Summary
Voters in Minneapolis are heading to the polls to elect a mayor. Jacob Frey, the current mayor, is running against many challengers, including state Sen. Omar Fateh. In addition to the mayoral race, two vacancies in the state Senate will be filled.
Key Facts
- Minneapolis voters are choosing a new mayor.
- Jacob Frey, the current mayor, is running for reelection.
- Omar Fateh, a state senator, is a key challenger to Jacob Frey.
- There are 15 candidates running for mayor in total.
- Two vacancies in Minnesota's state Senate need to be filled.
- One state Senate seat opened after a Democrat resigned due to a burglary conviction.
- The other state Senate seat is vacant because a Republican Senator passed away.
- The Democrats currently have a one-seat majority in Minnesota's state Senate.
