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Mayor Frey Secures Reelection Amid Progressive Council Shift

11/5/2025

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Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey won reelection after ranked-choice votes were counted, securing a 10-point lead over Omar Fateh.
Frey received 42% of first-choice votes.
Turnout reached 55% of registered voters.
The City Council maintained a progressive majority, though it shifted slightly toward moderates.
Frey emphasized his administration's achievements, including declining crime rates and housing investments.

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Story summary

Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey won reelection after ranked-choice votes were counted, securing a 10-point lead over Omar Fateh.
Frey received 42% of first-choice votes.
Turnout reached 55% of registered voters.
The City Council maintained a progressive majority, though it shifted slightly toward moderates.
Frey emphasized his administration's achievements, including declining crime rates and housing investments.