Minnesota Election Day 2025: Key Races and Results

Why this matters: These elections determine the leadership and funding priorities for key cities and districts in Minnesota, impacting public safety, education, and local governance.

The 2025 Minnesota elections saw significant activity in both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Minneapolis Races

Jacob Frey's bid for a third term as mayor faced a unique challenge with his opponents strategically aligning to redistribute ranked-choice votes. All 13 city council seats were also up for grabs, potentially reshaping the city's political landscape.

St. Paul Races

Melvin Carter aimed to continue his leadership, while voters considered significant changes to the city's financial and regulatory structure through ballot questions. The potential increase in property taxes to support schools was a key point of discussion.

Statewide Impact

Beyond the mayoral races, numerous school districts sought additional funding, reflecting ongoing financial pressures and the need for updated infrastructure and technology. The special elections for state Senate seats added another layer of importance, with the potential to shift the balance of power in the state legislature.

Election Results

Live election results were available on the WCCO's Election Results page and the Star Tribune's website, providing real-time updates as precincts reported their totals. Note that ranked-choice voting reallocation processes in Minneapolis and St. Paul may extend the final determination of winners.

Where can I find election results?

You can find the latest election results on WCCO's Election Results page (wcco.com/results?ref=yanuki.com) and the Star Tribune's website.

What is ranked-choice voting?

Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on the voters' second choices. This process continues until a candidate receives a majority.

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