The 2024 Mesa Gubernatorial Election was held on October 18, 2024, with voters able to vote from 7:00 AM until the closure of polls at 7:00 PM. It was also the last election to elect a gubernatorial candidate to a two-year term, before the four year term limit and 8 year overall limit takes effect during the 2026 Mesa Gubernatorial Election. Incumbent Governor Joshua Adamson won election to his first full term, defeating Nationalist challenger Joseph Cooke.
Current Standings[]
The State Of Mesa voted to elect a Governor of Mesa on October 18, 2024, with Inauguration day scheduled for November 18, 2024. Joshua Adamson was elected to a full first term. He completed the remaining term of the late former Governor Kirk Paul on May 9, 2024.
| Party | Incumbent | Candidate | Nominee | Elected Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationalist | Joshua Adamson | Joseph Cooke | Joseph Cooke
(Named On Jun 18, 2024) |
Joshua Adamson |
| Rhonda Bushall | ||||
| Sam Idlewood | ||||
| Republican | Joshua Adamson | Joshua Adamson
(Named On May 27, 2024) | ||
| Dale Hessinger | ||||
| Chris Lanson |
Candidates[]
Announced Candidates[]
- Joshua Adamson(R) - May 8, 2023
- Dale Hessinger(R)- October 24, 2022
- Chris Lanson(R) - October 31, 2022
- Joseph Cooke(N) - November 24, 2022
- Rhonda Bushall(N) - November 27, 2022
- Sam Idlewood(N) - February 2, 2023
Potential Candidates[]
- Richie Long - Announced That He May Seek The Office, But Has Not Decided - November 5, 2022
Withdrawn Candidates[]
- Kirk Paul(R)- 19th Governor Of Mesa, April 26, 2023, Resigned From Office.