2025 Minnesota elections
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Elections for are being held in the U.S. State of Minnesota throughout 2025 for various nonpartisan municipal offices. There are also several legislative special elections for the Minnesota House and Senate.
Elections to Minnesota's various townships were held on March 11, 2025.[1]
Primary elections for the fall general election were on August 12, 2025, where necessary.
Timing
According to Minnesota state statute, special elections may only be held on five days in the year. Though exceptions do occur, the standard dates in 2025 are:[2]
- February 11
- April 8
- May 13
- August 12
- November 4
State legislative special elections
Six special elections to the 94th Minnesota Legislature are scheduled for 2025 or have been held in 2025, tying a record set in 1994 for the most special legislative special elections in a year in Minnesota.[3]
Senate district 60 special election
A special election was held on January 28, 2025 to fill the 60th State Senate district, which had been vacated by the death of DFLer Kari Dziedzic due to cancer.[4] DFL nominee Doron Clark defeated Republican nominee Abigail Wolters.[5]
A primary election was held on January 14, 2025. In the DFL primary, Clark narrowly won the primary over activist Monica Meyer and a field of five other candidates. In the Republican primary, Wolters defeated Republican Christopher Robin Zimmerman by a wide margin.[6]
- 35–39%
- 40-44%
- 45–49%
- 50–54%
- 60–64%
- 30–34%
- 35–39%
- 40–44%
- 45–49%
- 50–54%
- 35–39%
- 40–44%
- 70–74%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Doron Clark | 2,073 | 38.13 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Monica Meyer | 1,882 | 34.62 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Peter Wagenius | 1,262 | 23.22 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Amal Karim | 93 | 1.71 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Iris Grace Altamirano | 74 | 1.36 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Joshua Preston | 29 | 0.53 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Emilio César Rodríguez | 23 | 0.42 | |
| Total votes | 5,436 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Abigail Wolters | 153 | 72.17 | |
| Republican | Christopher Robin Zimmerman | 59 | 27.83 | |
| Total votes | 212 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Doron Clark | 7,783 | 90.91 | |
| Republican | Abigail Wolters | 746 | 8.71 | |
| Write-in | 32 | 0.37 | ||
| Total votes | 8,561 | 100 | ||
Legislative district 40B special election
A special election was held on March 11, 2025, to fill legislative district 40B of the Minnesota House of Representatives, located in Roseville and Shoreview in Ramsey County.[9] The district was vacated after the election of Curtis Johnson (DFL) was nullified in a supreme court case brought by his Republican opponent, Paul Wikstrom, because Johnson did not live within the district.[10] This case and the resulting vacancy shifted control of the Minnesota House from a tie to a Republican majority.[11] DFL candidate David Gottfried, a pro-bono specialist who dropped out of the race before the 2024 primary, defeated Wikstrom in the special election.[12]
Originally, Governor Tim Walz set January 28, 2025 as the date for special election to fill this vacancy.[13] The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that this election was called prematurely. After waiting the requisite three weeks from the start of session, Walz set a new date for March 11.[14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | David Gottfried | 9,352 | 70.15% | +4.96% | |
| Republican | Paul Wikstrom | 3,966 | 29.75% | –4.80% | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.10% | –0.16% | ||
| Total votes | 13,331 | 100.00% | |||
Senate district 6 special election
A special election was held on April 29, 2025 to fill the 6th state senate district, which had been vacated after Republican Justin Eichorn was arrested during a sting operation on suspicion of soliciting a minor for sex.[17] Republican businesswoman Keri Heintzeman defeated DFLer Denise Slipy.[18]
A primary election was held on April 15. In the primary election, Heintzeman defeated a wide field of candidates which included former Minnesota Republican Party chair Jennifer Carnahan and Josh Gazelka, the son of former Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka.[19]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keri Heintzeman | 3,404 | 46.77 | |
| Republican | John A. Howe | 1,127 | 15.49 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Carnahan | 812 | 11.16 | |
| Republican | Josh Gazelka | 679 | 9.33 | |
| Republican | Steve Cotariu | 458 | 6.29 | |
| Republican | Angel Zierden | 407 | 5.59 | |
| Republican | Doug Kern | 363 | 4.99 | |
| Republican | Matthew Zinda | 28 | 0.38 | |
| Total votes | 7,278 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Keri Heintzeman | 12,751 | 60.27 | −3.23 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Denise Slipy | 8,376 | 39.59 | +3.15 | |
| Write-in | 30 | 0.14 | +0.08 | ||
| Total votes | 21,157 | 100 | N/A | ||
| Republican hold | |||||
Legislative district 34B special election
A special election will be held on September 16, 2025 to fill district 34B, which was vacated due to the assassination of former speaker Melissa Hortman.[22] The Democratic nominee, Xp Lee, will face Republican Ruth Bittner, who was uncontested in the Republican primary.
A primary election was held on August 12, 2025, to determine the DFL nominee for the district.[23] Former Brooklyn Park city council member Xp Lee defeated current Brooklyn Park city council member Christian Eriksen and Hennepin County prosecutor Erickson Saye for the nomination.[24]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Xp Lee | 1,186 | 59.15% | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Christian Eriksen | 489 | 24.39% | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Erickson Saye | 330 | 16.46% | |
| Total votes | 2,005 | 100.00% | ||
| Town | Eriksen | Lee | Saye | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 19 | 15.20% | 88 | 70.40% | 18 | 14.40% | 125 |
| Hennepin | 470 | 25.00% | 1,098 | 58.40% | 312 | 16.60% | 1,880 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Xp Lee | ||||
| Republican | Ruth Bittner | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
Senate district 29 special election
A special election will be held on November 4, 2025 to fill the 29th State Senate district, which was vacated upon the death of Republican Bruce Anderson.[27] DFLer Louis McNutt will face the Republican nominee.
A primary election will be held on August 26, 2025, to determine the Republican nominee for the district. Party endorsed candidate Michael Holmstrom Jr. will face fellow Republicans Rachel Davis and Bradley Kurtz.[28]
Prior to the primary, an endorsement convention was held on August 5 by the Wright County Republican Party, with Holmstrom Jr. receiving the party endorsement. Following the endorsement four Republican candidates withdrew, being Wright County Commissioner Tina Diedrick, Delano City Council Member Jason Franzen, Melinda Mihajlov, and Monticello City Council Member Kip Christianson.[28]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rachel Davis | |||
| Republican | Michael Holmstrom Jr. | |||
| Republican | Bradley Kurtz | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Democratic (DFL) | Louis McNutt | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
Senate district 47 special election
A special election will be held on November 4, 2025 to fill the 47th State Senate district, which was vacated upon the resignation of DFL senator Nicole Mitchell, who had been convicted of burglary.[27] The DFL nominee will face Republican Dwight Dorau, who is uncontested in the Republican primary.
A primary election will be held on August 26, 2025, to determine the DFL nominee for the district. Democratic representatives Ethan Cha and Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger are both running for the nomination.[29]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Ethan Cha | |||
| Democratic (DFL) | Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | |||
| Total votes | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | TBD | ||||
| Republican | Dwight Dorau | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
Local elections
Seventeen municipalities and twenty-one school districts have regularly scheduled elections in 2025.[30] There are also over 70 municipal and school board special elections, including seat vacancies and ballot questions.[31]
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
Regularly scheduled elections will be held in Minneapolis, concurrent with the fall general election, for the mayor, city council, park board, and the board of estimates and taxation. Minneapolis uses ranked-choice voting and did not have a primary election.
In the mayoral election, incumbent mayor Jacob Frey is running for a third term.[32] In the city council election, progressives are looking to maintain a majority of seats.[33]
Bloomington
Bloomington will hold an election for half of their six-member city council, with one at-large seat and the first and second districts. Bloomington uses ranked-choice voting and did not have a primary election.[34] Bloomington is also having a school board election, using plurality block voting.[34]
Richfield
Richfield is having a school board election, using plurality block voting.[34]
Ramsey County
Saint Paul mayor
A regularly scheduled mayoral election will be held in Saint Paul, Minnesota, concurrent with the fall general election. Incumbent mayor Melvin Carter III, first elected in 2017, is seeking a third term.[35] This will be the last municipal general election to be held in an off-year.[36]
Saint Paul city council special election
A special election was held concurrent with the fall primary election to fill the 4th ward of the Saint Paul City Council, which was vacated upon the resignation of Council president Mitra Jalali.[37] Activist Molly Coleman was elected in the first round of ranked-choice voting with 52% of the vote.[38] The other three candidates were Saint Paul school board member Chauntyll Allen, public health educator Cole Hanson, and consultant Carolyn Will.[39]
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Coleman | 3,359 | 52.36 | |
| Carolyn Will | 1,369 | 21.34 | |
| Cole Hanson | 1,124 | 17.52 | |
| Chauntyll Allen | 552 | 8.60 | |
| Write-in | 11 | 0.17 | |
Saint Louis County
Duluth
Regularly scheduled elections will be held for four seats on the Duluth City Council, with those districts being the two districts at-large, as well as the 2nd and 4th districts.[40] A nonpartisan primary was held on August 13 for the at-large seats and the 2nd district.[25] In addition, Duluth residents will vote on a "Renter Right to Repair" ballot question that encourages timely repairs to rental homes by landlords.[41]
Elections will also be held for the board of Duluth Public Schools, ISD 709. A primary was held on August 13 for the at-large seats.[25]
See also
- List of special elections to the Minnesota Senate
- List of special elections to the Minnesota House of Representatives
References
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- ^ a b "2025 Primary Results for State Senator District 60". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ "Results for State Senator District 60". Office of the Secretary of State. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ "Senate District 40B Map" (PDF). Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ Griffith, Michelle (December 20, 2024). "Republicans win MN House majority, for now, after judge rules candidate ineligible". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
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- ^ Karnowski, Steve (March 11, 2025). "Democrat David Gottfried easily wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power split". Associated Press. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
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- ^ "Governor Walz sets special election date for Minnesota House to fill vacancy". KAAL-TV. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
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- ^ McVan, Madison; Nesterak, Max (March 20, 2025). "Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, resigns from Senate following federal charge". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Griffith, Michelle (April 30, 2025). "Keri Heintzeman wins special election for Minnesota Senate seat". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Keri Heintzeman declares victory in Senate District 6 Republican primary". Grand Rapids Herald and Review. April 22, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
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- ^ Kite, Allison (July 22, 2025). "Three Democrats, one Republican file to run for Melissa Hortman's Minnesota House seat". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Minor, Nathaniel (August 13, 2025). "Former Brooklyn Park council member wins DFL primary for slain Rep. Melissa Hortman's House seat". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
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- ^ a b Flaum, Lauren (August 1, 2025). "Four hopefuls remain in Senate District 29 race". Monticello Times. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Kite, Allison (August 7, 2025). "Candidates line up for Minnesota Senate special elections that will determine control of the chamber". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
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- ^ "Elections Calendar: Special Elections". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ a b c Hanks, Mike (August 12, 2025). "Ballots set for Bloomington, Richfield elections". Sun Current. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Melo, Frederick (January 28, 2025). "St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter signals intent to run for a third term". Pioneer Press. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Stokes, Kyle (November 6, 2025). "St. Paul voters approve moving city elections to even years". Axios Twin Cities. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Stroozas, Sam (January 24, 2025). "St. Paul City Council President Mitra Jalali announces resignation, citing health concerns". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Albertson-Grove, Josie (August 12, 2025). "St. Paul voters choose Molly Coleman in special City Council election". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Stokes, Kyle (July 31, 2025). "St. Paul's Ward 4 voting for new City Council member". Axios. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ "Election Information". City of Duluth, Minnesota. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Hollingsworth, Jana (June 12, 2025). "Duluth Tenants Union files petition for right-to-repair ballot measure, despite city opposition". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 2, 2025.