2017 Saint Paul mayoral election explained

Election Name:2017 Saint Paul mayoral election
Country:Minnesota
Flag Image:Flag of Saint Paul, Minnesota.svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2013 Saint Paul mayoral election
Previous Year:2013
Next Election:2021 Saint Paul mayoral election
Next Year:2021
Election Date:November 7, 2017
Candidate1:Melvin Carter III
Party1:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote1:31,353
Percentage1:50.9%
Candidate2:Pat Harris
Party2:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote2:15,281
Percentage2:24.8%
Map Size:230px
Mayor
Before Election:Chris Coleman
Before Party:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
After Party:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

The city of St. Paul, Minnesota held an election on November 7, 2017, to elect its next mayor, which was won by city councilman Melvin Carter III.[1] Chris Coleman, who served as mayor from 2006, did not run for a fourth term and instead planning to run for Governor of Minnesota in 2018. This was the second mayoral election in St. Paul to use ranked-choice voting. Municipal elections in Minnesota are non-partisan, although candidates can identify with a political party.

Candidates

Declined to Run

References

  1. News: Melvin Carter is St. Paul's new mayor; Jacob Frey leads in Minneapolis. Star Tribune. 2017-11-08.
  2. News: Nearly two years out, St. Paul mayoral race opens quietly. Nelson. Tim. 2017-04-11.
  3. News: Green Party candidate Elizabeth Dickinson joins St. Paul mayor's race. Star Tribune. 2017-04-11.
  4. Web site: Conversing with St. Paul mayoral candidates: Tom Goldstein – Twin Cities. 24 March 2017. 2017-04-11.
  5. Web site: Former St. Paul councilman Harris throws hat into 2017 mayoral race. 7 December 2016. 2017-04-11.
  6. Web site: Tim Holden announces candidacy for St. Paul mayor. 22 March 2017. 2017-04-11.
  7. Web site: Council member Dai Thao latest to join St. Paul mayor's race – Twin Cities. 26 December 2016. 2017-04-11.
  8. News: Trio of candidates campaigning for 2017 St. Paul mayoral election. Star Tribune. 2017-04-11.
  9. Web site: Tim Mahoney: Ask those running for St. Paul mayor the tough questions – Twin Cities. 29 January 2017. 2017-04-11.

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