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Election 2025

Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2025. Races with elections include the Mayoral election for Minneapolis and St. Paul.

May 13 special elections in Minnesota

May 13 special elections in Minnesota

A number of special elections for vacant seats and ballot questions are happening across Minnesota on May 13. Elections will be held for races in Orono, Traverse County and Mora schools. Referendums are being held in Slayton and Unorganized Township 63-17 in St. Louis County, as well as school districts in Cedar Mountain, Chisago Lakes, Fulda, Kingsland and Windom.

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Referendums on the May 13 special election ballot

Our team collected referendum questions — exactly how they are phrased on the ballot — for special elections being held in Slayton and Unorganized Township 63-17 in St. Louis County, as well as school districts in Cedar Mountain, Chisago Lakes, Fulda, Kingsland and Windom.

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Orono City Council special election on May 13

A special election is being held on Tuesday, May 13, to fill a vacancy on the Orono City Council. The candidates running are Ryan Kanive, Bruce Lemke, Jon Schwingler, Aigul "Gigi" Simpson and Todd Trettel.

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Mora school board - ISD 332 special election on May 13

A special election is being held on Tuesday, May 13, to fill a vacancy on the Mora school board - ISD 332. The candidates running are Tina Akers, Matt Heggerness, Kimberly Hodson, Marci Jenson and Brett Parson.

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Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

Politics Friday: Affordable housing is a bipartisan focus, but what can lawmakers get done?

MPR politics editor Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota officials about steps being taken to address a shortage of low-to-moderate cost housing. Later, a check-in on the Minneapolis mayoral race.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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St. Cloud school district voters approve $65 million for renovations, new athletic facility at Apollo HS

St. Cloud school district voters approve $65 million for renovations, new athletic facility at Apollo HS

Voters in the St. Cloud Area School District approved a levy referendum Tuesday for up to $65 million in improvements to Apollo High School. There were mixed results for other school referendums on the ballot in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Zac Schultz, a reporter with PBS Wisconsin’s “Here & Now” program, has been closely covering the race and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with the highlights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Frey formally launches bid for third term as Minneapolis mayor

Frey formally launches bid for third term as Minneapolis mayor

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday he’ll seek a third — and final — term as mayor to continue his administration’s work overhauling the police department and building more affordable housing.
by MPR News Staff

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