Local Politics

Waiting is over for newly elected Park Board

With ranked-choice voting, one of Minneapolis' most competitive races wasn't decided for 17 days.

Johnson wins seat in second round

All council incumbents seeking reelection won.

Samuels is first to win via ranked-choice system

Samuels is first candidate to win office through counting of second choices in Minneapolis' new voting system.

Low-key mayoral contest depressed Minneapolis turnout, officials say

At 20 percent, turnout hit a low not seen since 1902. Results released Wednesday were good for incumbents.

Minneapolis hand-counting hums along: 1st tallies to be released Wednesday

First tallies from some City Council and Park Board races are expected Wednesday.

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