Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey seeks to fend off democratic socialist’s challenge in a crowded race

Democratic socialist defeated in Minneapolis mayor race

Fateh, who would have been Minneapolis’ first Muslim and first Somali American mayor, drew comparisons to New York City’s Mamdani.

Inside Frey and Fateh’s election night parties

Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey and main challenger Sen. Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis) hosted election night parties Tuesday evening ahead of the 2025 mayoral election results.  Frey sought a third four-year term this year, and during his tenure has increased pay to the Minneapolis Police Department and focused on downtown revitalization efforts such as improving Nicollet Mall and the Warehouse District.  Frey spoke to his supporters as his votes stoo…

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Seeks to Fend off Democratic Socialist's ...

Who is running for Minneapolis mayor?

Incumbent Jacob Frey is up against 14 other candidates, most notably State Senator Omar Fateh.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey seeks to fend off democratic socialist's challenge in a crowded race

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces a challenge in Tuesday’s election from a democratic socialist. It's race that highlights different visions of how to govern in a liberal city that faces persistent problems with policing, crime and homelessness.

Minneapolis Mayoral Race Tests Growing Power of Democratic Socialists

Mayoral races in two major cities—Minneapolis and New York City—are spotlighting the growing influence of democratic socialists in America. Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh is among more than a dozen candidates challenging Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a two-term Democrat who has been in office since 2018. Fateh and the leading New York City mayoral candidate, state Rep. Zohran Mamdani, are members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), w…