Walz backs Frey in Minneapolis mayor race
Days before the Nov. 4 election, Gov. Tim Walz endorsed incumbent Jacob Frey in Minneapolis's 15-candidate mayoral race, which uses ranked-choice voting allowing voters to select up to three choices. The article identifies four frontrunners — Frey, Sen. Omar Fateh, Rev. DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton — outlines their public-safety and wage positions, and notes the DFL revoked its earlier endorsement of Fateh after internal disputes.
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- Minneapolis voters rank up to three mayoral candidates under ranked-choice voting
- Gov. Tim Walz endorsed Jacob Frey, citing work on housing and funding for police
- Frustrations within the DFL led to revocation of Fateh’s endorsement
- Fateh is the only frontrunner backing a $20 minimum wage by 2028
- All four frontrunners say MPD needs more resources; Frey would expand 'violence interrupter' program
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October 30, 2025