Duluth voter turnout stronger than expected

Duluth voter turnout stronger than expected

DULUTH — In the absence of mayoral contests, local municipal elections typically attract relatively slim crowds to the polls. Yet 2025 proved to be anything but a typical year. In the 2025 general election, 18,320 Duluth residents showed up to make their choices known on a ballot devoid not only of a mayor’s race but also lacking any high-profile state or federal showdowns. Nevertheless, local turnout was surprisingly strong — up 37% from the 20…