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2021 Minneapolis mayoral election
Results by ward
Results by precinct
First preference votes by wardFrey: 30–34% 35–39% 40–44% 45–49% 50–54% 55–59% 60–64%Nezhad: 30–34% 35–39% 40–44% 45–49% 50–54%Knuth: 30-34%Awed: 40–44% 55–59%
A mayoral election was held on November 2, 2021, to elect the mayor of the U.S. city of Minneapolis . Incumbent DFL mayor Jacob Frey won reelection to a second term, becoming the first Minneapolis mayor to win a second term since R. T. Rybak in 2005 . Minneapolis mayoral elections use instant-runoff voting , also known as ranked-choice voting. All candidates appear on the same ballot and there is no primary election , nor is there a runoff . Minneapolis's twin city , Saint Paul , also held a mayoral election on the same day, using the same system.
The election came in the wake of a tumultuous period for Minneapolis, deeply affected by the murder of George Floyd and subsequent civil unrest .[2] Kate Knuth and community organizer Sheila Nezhad. Both Knuth and Nezhad aligned with more progressive factions within the DFL and advocated for policing reforms and formed an alliance urging their supporters to rank them as their top choices and exclude Frey from their preferences.[3] [4]
The election also featured discussions on issues such as affordable housing, climate change, and economic recovery post-COVID-19 lockdowns .[5]
Background [ edit ]
2017 election [ edit ]
Frey announced his candidacy for mayor of Minneapolis on January 3, 2017,[6] November 7 election .[7] [8]
Frey is Minneapolis's second Jewish mayor, and its second-youngest after Al Hofstede , who was 34 when he was elected in 1973.[9] affordable housing and improving police-community relations.
Candidates [ edit ]
Declared [ edit ]
Nate "Honey Badger" Atkins (Libertarian ), unconventional Libertarian[10] [11]
A.J. Awed (DFL ), co-executive director of the Cedar-Riverside Community Council[12] [11]
Troy Benjegerdes (DFL ), software engineer and candidate for mayor in 2013 and 2017 [11] [13] [14] [15]
Bob Carney (Republican )[11]
Clint Conner (DFL ), attorney and social justice advocate[16] [11]
Christopher David (DFL )[11]
Jacob Frey (DFL ), incumbent mayor[17] [11]
Mark Globus (DFL ), attorney and business leader[18] [11]
Marcus Harcus (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis ), executive director of the Minnesota Campaign for Full Legalization[11] [19]
Paul Johnson (Humanitarian-Community Party)[20] [11]
Kate Knuth (DFL ), educator and former state representative[21] [11]
Doug Nelson (Socialist Workers )[11]
Sheila June Nezhad (DFL ), community organizer[22] [11]
Jerrell Perry (For the People Party)[11]
Laverne Turner (Republican ), political advisor[11] [23]
Kevin Ward (Independent )[11]
Mike Winter (Independence ), commercial driver, podcast host, and Teamster Union steward[11]
Withdrew [ edit ]
Endorsements [ edit ]
Seven DFL members of the Minnesota State Legislature signed a letter urging Minneapolis residents not to reelect Frey and to instead elect a new mayor who would fight racial discrimination while improving public safety. The legislators who signed the letter were senators Scott Dibble and Omar Fateh and representatives Esther Agbaje , Jim Davnie , Aisha Gomez , Emma Greenman , and Hodan Hassan . The letter stops short of endorsing any specific candidate,[26] [27] [28]
Jacob Frey (incumbent, DFL)
Statewide officials
Local officials
Labor unions
State legislators
Local officials
Party caucuses
Minnesota DFL Environmental Caucus[11]
Organizations
State legislators
Aisha Gomez , Minnesota state representative from District 62B (dual endorsement with Kate Knuth) [36]
Local officials
Party caucuses
Organizations
Nate "Honey Badger" Atkins (L )
Party caucuses
Fundraising [ edit ]
Campaign finance reports (1/1/2021—7/27/2021)
Candidate[a]
Total raised
Expenses
Cash on hand
Nate Atkins
$13,041
$10,616
$2,424
AJ Awed
$263,005
$235,464
$27,598
Troy Benjegerdes
$0
$0
$0
Bob Carney
$0
$0
$0
Clint Conner
$60,450
$45,589
$14,860
Christopher David
$912
$712
$200
Jacob Frey
$676,271
$754,283
$155,767
Mark Globus
$25,420
$23,413
$2,006
Marcus Harcus
$0
$0
$0
Paul Johnson
$3,225
$2,305
$919
Kate Knuth
$227,505
$179,710
$47,795
Sheila Nezhad
$231,501
$186,529
$49,667
Jerrell Perry
$4,564
$3,983
$581
Laverne Turner
$1,830
$1,042
$753
Mike Winter
$150
$150
$0
[53]
Polling [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
2021 Minneapolis mayoral general election[54]
Candidate
Round 1
Round 2
Votes
%
Votes
%
Jacob Frey 61,620
70,669
Sheila June Nezhad 30,368
Eliminated
Kate Knuth 26,468
55,007
A.J. Awed 6,860
Eliminated
Laverne Turner 4,620
Eliminated
Clint Conner 4,309
Eliminated
Bob Carney 2,788
Eliminated
Marcus Harcus 1,189
Eliminated
Nate Atkins 1,179
Eliminated
Mark Globus 1,158
Eliminated
Doug Nelson 739
Eliminated
Jerrell Perry 687
Eliminated
Mike Winter 642
Eliminated
Christopher David 493
Eliminated
Kevin Ward 282
Eliminated
Paul Johnson 243
Eliminated
Troy Benjegerdes 184
Eliminated
Write-ins
145
Eliminated
Inactive ballots
0 ballots
18,298 ballots
Total
143,974
100.0%
143,974
100.0%
2021 Minneapolis mayoral general election[54]
Party
Candidate
Maximum
Maximum
Share in
Maximum votesFirst round votes Transfer votes
Democratic (DFL)
Jacob Frey (incumbent)
2 70,669
56.2%
Democratic (DFL)
Kate Knuth
2 55,007
43.8%
Democratic (DFL)
Sheila Nezhad
1 30,368
21.1%
Democratic (DFL)
A.J. Awed
1 6,860
4.8%
Republican
Laverne Turner
1 4,620
3.2%
Democratic (DFL)
Clint Conner
1 4,309
3.0%
Republican
Bob Carney
1 2,788
1.9%
Grassroots—LC
Marcus Harcus
1 1,189
0.8%
Libertarian
Nate Atkins
1 1,179
0.8%
Democratic (DFL)
Mark Globus
1 1,158
0.8%
Socialist Workers
Doug Nelson
1 739
0.5%
For the People
Jerrell Perry
1 687
0.5%
Independence
Mike Winter
1 642
0.4%
Democratic (DFL)
Christopher David
1 493
0.3%
Independent
Kevin Ward
1 282
0.2%
Humanitarian-Community
Paul Johnson
1 243
0.2%
Democratic (DFL)
Troy Benjegerdes
1 184
0.1%
Write-in
1 145
0.1%
^ The following candidates filed campaign finance reports with Hennepin County . Doug Nelson and Kevin Ward did not file a report, and thus are not listed.
Partisan clients
^ Key:
^ This poll was sponsored by All of Mpls, which supports Frey
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ Gustavo, Solomon (June 18, 2021). "Four takeaways from the Minneapolis DFL's mayoral endorsement process" . MinnPost . Retrieved March 2, 2024 .
^ Kaul, Greta (October 26, 2021). "An internal poll showed Frey with a 19-point lead in the Minneapolis mayoral race. But in an RCV election, he could still lose" . MinnPost . Retrieved March 2, 2024 .
^ Collins, Jon; Birnstengel, Grace (October 20, 2021). "Voter guide: Minneapolis mayoral candidates" . MPR News . Retrieved March 2, 2024 .
^ Belz, Adam (January 3, 2017). "Council Member Jacob Frey announces bid for mayor of Minneapolis" . Star Tribune . Archived from the original on January 7, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017 .
^ Belz, Adam (November 9, 2017). "Jacob Frey wins mayor election in Minneapolis" . Star Tribune . Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017 .
^ "2017 Mayor Election Results Tabulation - Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services" . vote.minneapolismn.gov . Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017 .
^ Belz, Adam (November 9, 2017). "Jacob Frey wins mayor election in Minneapolis" . Star Tribune. Archived from the original on February 4, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018 .
^ "Nate Atkins for Mayor" . Retrieved July 23, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am "Mayoral election in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2021)" .
^ "A.J. Awed joins race for Minneapolis mayor" . Star Tribune . Retrieved June 8, 2021 .
^ "Snapshot: Who's running for Minneapolis mayor and why" .
^ "35 candidates later who will be the next Minneapolis mayor?" . MSNBC
^ "Troy Benjegerdes" . LinkedIn
^ "Meet Clint Conner —" . clintconner2021.com . Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021 .
^ "Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he's running for re-election" . Star Tribune Archived from the original on January 21, 2021.
^ "Globus Announces for Mayor – Mark Globus" . May 16, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021 .
^ "Two activists are planning to do something novel when it comes to the debate over recreational marijuana in Minnesota: Debate" . March 5, 2019.
^ "Paul Johnson for Minneapolis Mayor | Paul Johnson For Mayor | Minneapolis" . Paul4Mpls . Retrieved August 10, 2021 .
^ "Ex-Rep. Kate Knuth jumps into Minneapolis mayoral race to take on Jacob Frey" . news.yahoo.com . Retrieved June 8, 2021 .
^ "Sheila for the People" . Sheila for the People . Retrieved June 8, 2021 .
^ "GOP icons inspire Jeff Johnson's quest for Minnesota governor" . Star Tribune
^ "Who's running for mayor of Minneapolis? – Southside Pride" .
^ "Field of 56 candidates for Minneapolis offices seeking DFL endorsements" . Star Tribune . Retrieved March 21, 2021 .
^ Tribune, Liz Navratil Star. "Divided left field of Minneapolis mayoral hopefuls have unified message: Don't rank Frey" . Star Tribune .
^ a b c d e "Here's who has endorsed the frontrunners for Minneapolis Mayor" . October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021 .
^ "Dr. Kate Knuth (@kateformpls) • Instagram photos and videos" .
^ "Walz Endorses Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for Re-Election, Melvin Carter for St. Paul" . July 2, 2021.
^ "Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirms run for reelection" .
^ a b "Rep. Omar endorses two candidates for Minneapolis mayor, urges voters to snub Frey" . FOX 9 . October 18, 2021.
^ "Dr. Kate Knuth on Instagram: "New Endorsement! 🧡 We are thrilled to have the endorsement of @go4esther. Esther is my State Rep, so this endorsement is extra special. I look forward to moving Minneapolis to a more equitable future, together!" .
^ "Minneapolis Mayor" . Our Campaigns . Retrieved October 27, 2021 .
^ "Dr. Kate Knuth on Instagram: "🚨New Endorsement!🚨 We're happy to announce @ScottDibble's endorsement of our race! His work for marriage equality and on green legislation have helped Minneapolis thrive. Thank you!!" .
^ "Dr. Kate Knuth on Instagram: "New endorsement!!🧡 Thank you, Rep. Aisha Gomez for your dedication to environmental justice, housing, and equity. We are deeply grateful for your support!" .
^ "Here's who has endorsed the frontrunners for Minneapolis mayor" .
^ "Endorsements" .
^ Sheila for the People [@SheilaFTP] (October 31, 2021). "Sheila Nezhad will bring powerful and rigorous leadership to the executive role at City Hall. Sheila stands on a platform of justice and community engagement, and has demonstrated that a grassroots-powered campaign can go up against big money. https://t.co/6TMvv1NQSl" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021 – via Twitter .
^ a b c Muzzy, Emalyn. "The "For the People" mayoral candidate Sheila Nezhad is running a "winnable" and community-oriented campaign" .
^ "Nezhad, Sheila – LGBTQ Victory Fund" . Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2021 .
^ "NIAC Action endorses Sheila Nezhad for Minneapolis Mayor" .
^ "Meet Our 2021 Candidates" . #VOTEPROCHOICE . Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022 .
^ "2021 Election Endorsements" . Takeaction Mn .
^ Nate "Honey Badger" Atkins [@HB4mayor] (August 14, 2021). "A day of activism with Spike Cohen, yours truly, and (possibly) @Anthonywelti ! https://t.co/ceQe0IrRUX" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on November 6, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021 – via Twitter .
^ "Events | Nate "Honey Badger" Atkins for Mayor of Minneapolis" . June 11, 2021.
^ Sharpe, Larry [@LarrySharpe] (August 12, 2021). "Libertarians Drinking Coffee LIVE: A "Honey Badger" for Mayor of Minneapolis? LP Candidate Nate Atkins discusses at 3pm ET. Livestream: Facebook/Twitter/YouTube. #LarrySharpe #libertarian #liberty #LDCL #minneapolis #honeybadger #LP #NateAtkins https://t.co/xnpOzTRBm8" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021 – via Twitter .
^ "Legal Marijuana Now Party (LMN) - End Cannabis Prohibition" . legalmarijuananow . Retrieved March 17, 2023 .
^ Atkins, Nate [@HB4mayor] (August 4, 2021). "Woot! I've officially been endorsed by the Legal Marijuana Now party! I'm very honored and grateful to receive their endorsement! #LegalizeIt #legalizemarijuana https://t.co/vmK5znTdQs" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021 – via Twitter .
^ "Candidates" .
^ "2021 Candidates" . February 7, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023 .
^ Atkins, Nate [@HB4mayor] (June 30, 2021). "Incredibly honored and excited to have been endorsed by the @LPMisesCaucus! #takehumanaction #ThisIsTheWay #saveourcity https://t.co/Tul7oLexfx" (Tweet ). Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021 – via Twitter .
^ "Four takeaways from the Minneapolis DFL's mayoral endorsement process" . June 18, 2021.
^ "Campaign Finance Reporting System * version 2.2" . www16.co.hennepin.mn.us . Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022 .
^ a b Minneapolis, City of (November 2, 2021). "2021 Mayor results" . City of Minneapolis . Retrieved August 29, 2022 .
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