Minneapolis election to decide council control
The Star Tribune outlines how the Nov. 4 Minneapolis election—featuring the mayor and all 13 City Council seats—will determine whether a progressive bloc retains a veto‑proof majority or moderates aligned with Mayor Jacob Frey regain influence. Three incumbents face tight races and three seats are open, with fundraising and endorsements highlighting competitive contests in Wards 2 and 7.
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📌 Key Facts
- All 13 council seats and the mayor are on the Nov. 4 ballot; losing one seat would end the progressive bloc’s veto‑proof coalition.
- Frey vetoed eight measures in 2024; the council overrode half.
- Ward 7: DFL‑endorsed Elizabeth Shaffer raised ~$248,000 vs. incumbent Katie Cashman’s ~$119,000; Ward 2: Shelley Madore ~$129,000 vs. incumbent Robin Wonsley ~$72,000.