Goforth leads Mesa Council runoff

Incumbent Alicia Goforth holds an early lead in the Mesa City Council District 5 runoff election against challenger Aleks Vranicic. Meanwhile, voters overwhelmingly approved multiple bond measures and charter amendments.

Mesa Councilmember Alicia Goforth was elected to her first term in 2022 to represent District 5, which covers the northeast areas of Mesa. She is up for reelection in 2026.

Incumbent Alicia Goforth leads the Mesa District 5 City Council runoff after securing a strong advantage in early returns released by the United States municipality on November 3. The race pits Goforth against challenger Aleks Vranicic in a contest centered on public safety funding and municipal accountability. Voters across Mesa also approved $285 million in bond packages and two charter amendments during the election.