The Minneapolis mayoral election, this November, will have seven candidates on the ballot: Five from the Democratic Farmer Labor party, one Republican, one Socialist and one Independent candidate.

The election will take place on Nov. 4, 2025. The election is ranked-choice voting, meaning voters will vote for their first, second and third choice instead of selecting one candidate. 

Those voting can choose to vote by mail, vote in person on election day. 

Omar Fateh has run on the campaign of being someone for the working class, not corporations. He wants to make Minneapolis a city that people want to live and stay in, according to his campaign website.

“We need a Mayor who understands that a city that lifts up working people is a city that lifts up everyone,” said Fateh on his campaign website. “Because when the city invests in us, we have more time to invest in the people we love.” 

Jacob Frey has been the mayor since 2018 and is seeking a third and final term. Frey has faced controversy over his pattern of vetoing actions and is viewed by some as a barrier to change. 

Frey was endorsed by people such as U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt. Despite his eight years in office, the DFL chose to endorse Fateh for this mayoral election. 

“It’s time for a Mayor who has real solutions that puts Minneapolis residents first,” said Fateh on his campaign website.

Fateh has stated that during his time in the state Senate, he worked towards issues such as funding free college tuitions for thousands of Minnesotans, securing a living wage for Uber and Lyft drivers, investing in public safety, working to provide affordable housing, and ensuring a cleaner environment with the 100% clean energy plan. 

Other candidates for this election include Jazz Hampton (DFL), Brenda Short (DFL), Howard Dotson (Independent), DeWayne Davis (DFL) and Laverne Turner (Republican). 

Council Member Emily Koski (Ward 11) was a DFL nominee who dropped out of the campaign in mid-April. 

Koski ended her campaign, stating it was due to the toxic political climate, and said the race prioritizes power over people. She said in a public statement that she had to work harder being a woman and balancing being a mom, and the campaign was a lot.

Turner is the sole Republican candidate running in this mayoral election. He added that basic economic principles, real leadership and lower taxes are the foundation of his campaign. 

“My platform is public safety — I will be tough on crime. Economic revitalization — Minneapolis Smart City Mega Project. Make Minneapolis youth a priority,” Turner said in an email statement.

With the recent endorsement of Fateh, Brenda Short said she is currently involved in a lawsuit against the Minnesota DFL due to the alleged mistreatment of women in the endorsement process. Short said the DFL was seemingly keeping her and women in the background during the election campaign process. 

“My vision starts with restoring community power. I will fight to reverse the executive mayor system. We deserve a city where power is shared and community voices lead the way,” Short said in an email statement. 

Despite the challenges that Short has come across during her campaign such as the pending lawsuit, she said she is still prepared to work to create a better Minneapolis.

“Minneapolis is my home. And I’m ready to fight for it. Let’s build a safer, more just, and a more affordable city together.” Short said.