Rep. Kaohly Her has upset St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter after reallocation of voters’ other choices gave her more votes. But in Minneapolis, the mayoral race hasn’t been called as it moves to second-round tabulation on Wednesday morning.
How election night unfolded across Minnesota
November 5, 2025
Rep. Kaohly Her pulled off an upset in the St. Paul mayoral race. In Minneapolis, the mayor’s race is moving to second-round tabulation on Wednesday morning.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
Ramsey County switched to electronic ranked-choice tabulation software this year. In Minneapolis, coordination with the county and a city ordinance make the process lengthier.
