2025 Minneapolis mayoral election

The 2025 Minneapolis mayoral election is scheduled to be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent mayor Jacob Frey is running for re-election to a third term.^[1] Minneapolis uses instant-runoff voting, also known as ranked choice voting, in its mayoral elections. The election will be held alongside races for city council and other municipal offices.^[2]

Candidates

Declared candidates

Candidates
Candidate	Experience	Party	Announced	Ref
DeWayne Davis	Chaplain of the Minnesota Senate	DFL	October 17, 2024	^[3]
Howard Dotson	Healthcare chaplain	—^[a]	—	^[4]
Omar Fateh	State senator from the 62nd district (2021–present)	DFL	November 20, 2024	^[5]
Jacob Frey	Incumbent mayor (2018–present)	DFL	January 29, 2025	^[1]
Jazz Hampton	Former attorney, app developer	DFL	January 23, 2025	^[6]
Brenda Short	Financial clearance representative 2021 candidate for City Council Ward 9	DFL	December 10, 2024	^[7]^[8]

Withdrawn

Emily Koski, council member from the 11th ward (2022–present)^[9]

Endorsements

Jacob Frey (DFL)

Organizations

All of Mpls^[10]
SEIU Minnesota State Council^[11]

Omar Fateh (DFL)

Organizations

TakeAction Minnesota^[10]
Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America^[10]
Sunrise Movement - Twin Cities^[12]

Dewayne Davis (DFL)

Local politicians

Elizabeth Glidden, former city council vice president^[13]

Emily Koski (DFL) (withdrawn)

Organizations

Minnesota Young DFL^[14]

Notes

^ Party affiliation currently unknown

References

^ ^a ^b Wiita, Tommy (January 29, 2025). "Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey launches re-election bid, says it'll be his final term". Bring Me The News. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
^ "What's on the Ballot?". City of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
^ Canizares, Izzy (October 17, 2024). "Rev. DeWayne Davis announces run for Minneapolis Mayor in 2025". Bring Me The News.
^ Winter, Deena (February 3, 2025). "Who's running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
^ Hoffman, Melody (November 20, 2024). "Omar Fateh joins DeWayne Davis as Minneapolis mayoral candidate". Southwest Voices.
^ Winter, Deena (January 23, 2025). "Former attorney who co-founded app running for Minneapolis mayor". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
^ Bailey, Katrina (December 16, 2024). "Q&A with 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidate Brenda Short". Minnesota Daily. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
^ Longworth, Nick (December 11, 2024). "Here's who's running for Minneapolis Mayor so far: List". KMSP-TV. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
^ Reddekopp, Morgan (April 14, 2025). "Emily Koski drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race". KSTP-TV. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
^ ^a ^b ^c Winter, Deena (March 31, 2025). "Minneapolis mayor and City Council candidates are off to the races for this year's election". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
^ "SEIU Minnesota State Council Endorse Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for Re-Election". SEIU Minnesota State Council. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
^ ""We are excited to announce our endorsements for the upcoming mayoral and city council elections in Minneapolis! These 10 candidates are progressive, climate champions who will fight for a Green New Deal and an equitable and just future for all. In order to be endorsed, candidates had to complete a questionnaire, sign our Green New Deal pledge (last slide), and receive at least 2/3 support in a vote by our members.☀️ Learn more about our endorsed candidates in the comments below! #sunrisemvmt #sunrisemovement"". Instagram. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
^ Winter, Deena (January 14, 2025). "Minneapolis minister launches run for mayor". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2025. Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando endorsed Davis at the event, along with former Minneapolis City Council Vice President Elizabeth Glidden.
^ "2025 Endorsed Candidates". Minnesota Young DFL. Retrieved April 15, 2025.

External links

Official campaign websites

[4] Party affiliation currently unknown

[:0-1] Wiita, Tommy (January 29, 2025). "Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey launches re-election bid, says it'll be his final term". Bring Me The News. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

[2025ballot-2] "What's on the Ballot?". City of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services. Retrieved November 19, 2024.

[davis_announcement-3] Canizares, Izzy (October 17, 2024). "Rev. DeWayne Davis announces run for Minneapolis Mayor in 2025". Bring Me The News.

[5] Winter, Deena (February 3, 2025). "Who's running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved February 7, 2025.

[fateh_announcement-6] Hoffman, Melody (November 20, 2024). "Omar Fateh joins DeWayne Davis as Minneapolis mayoral candidate". Southwest Voices.

[jazz-7] Winter, Deena (January 23, 2025). "Former attorney who co-founded app running for Minneapolis mayor". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2025.

[short-8] Bailey, Katrina (December 16, 2024). "Q&A with 2025 Minneapolis mayoral candidate Brenda Short". Minnesota Daily. Retrieved April 15, 2025.

[9] Longworth, Nick (December 11, 2024). "Here's who's running for Minneapolis Mayor so far: List". KMSP-TV. Retrieved December 31, 2024.

[10] Reddekopp, Morgan (April 14, 2025). "Emily Koski drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race". KSTP-TV. Retrieved April 14, 2025.

[strib331-11] Winter, Deena (March 31, 2025). "Minneapolis mayor and City Council candidates are off to the races for this year's election". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved April 3, 2025.

[12] "SEIU Minnesota State Council Endorse Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for Re-Election". SEIU Minnesota State Council. Retrieved April 3, 2025.

[13] ""We are excited to announce our endorsements for the upcoming mayoral and city council elections in Minneapolis! These 10 candidates are progressive, climate champions who will fight for a Green New Deal and an equitable and just future for all. In order to be endorsed, candidates had to complete a questionnaire, sign our Green New Deal pledge (last slide), and receive at least 2/3 support in a vote by our members.☀️ Learn more about our endorsed candidates in the comments below! #sunrisemvmt #sunrisemovement"". Instagram. Retrieved April 8, 2025.

[14] Winter, Deena (January 14, 2025). "Minneapolis minister launches run for mayor". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2025. Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando endorsed Davis at the event, along with former Minneapolis City Council Vice President Elizabeth Glidden.

[15] "2025 Endorsed Candidates". Minnesota Young DFL. Retrieved April 15, 2025.

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