How ranked choice voting works in Minnesota

With Election Day less than a week away, this guide will show how ranked choice voting works and which cities in Minnesota use it.

Minnesota ranked-choice voting explained
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Minneapolis and other Minnesota cities will use ranked-choice voting in its elections next week, but what does that mean? FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the breakdown.

Ranked-choice voting explained: How it works and why it matters
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Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference — first, second, and third choices. When counting, if a candidate gets more than 50% of first-choice votes, they win. If not, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and those ballots transfer to voters’ next choices. This continues in rounds until a candidate reaches a majority. FOX 9 reporter Soyoung Kim breaks it down for us.

4 leading Minneapolis mayoral candidates debate policies, vision

As the last full week of campaigning gets underway, four leading candidates bidding for Minneapolis mayor in the November election faced off on Monday at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters in St. Paul.

Minnesota 2025 election guide: What's on your ballot, how and where to vote

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters in some communities will cast ballots for city offices, school board and ballot questions. Here's everything you need to know.

St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter [FULL INTERVIEW]
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is seeking reelection this year. He joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss his priorities for his next term.

Minnesota special election for Senate District 47: Who's on the ballot

A special election to fill the Minnesota Senate seat previously held by former Minnesota DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be held on Nov. 4. Here's who's running.

Minnesota special election for Senate District 29: Who's on the ballot

Following the death of Sen. Bruce Anderson in July, a special election will be held to fill the Minnesota Senate seat for District 29, which represents parts of Hennepin, Meeker and Wright counties.

2025 Minneapolis city elections: Who's on the ballot in mayor, city council races

With early voting now underway in Minnesota, here's a look at who's on the ballot for the Minneapolis mayoral election along with the city council races.

Minneapolis mayor candidates in 2025: Here's who's running

When Minneapolis voters head to the polls next month, there will be a slate of 15 candidates on the ballot for the mayoral race. Here's a look at the full slate.

Ellison criticizes Donald Trump in campaign announcement video
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Tuesday he's seeking a third term in 2026. In a campaign video, Ellison criticized President Donald Trump, saying he's a king and goes onto say "we do not bow to kings."

Keith Ellison running for third term as Minnesota attorney general

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced he's running for reelection in 2026. The Democrat says he'll continue to help Minnesotans “afford their life" and defend against the Trump administration.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Minneapolis mayoral candidate Brenda Short [FULL INTERVIEW]
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Minneapolis mayoral candidate Brenda Short joined FOX 9 All Day to chat about her campaign to be the next mayor of Minneapolis.

St. Paul mayoral candidate Mike Hilborn [FULL INTERVIEW]
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Independent Mike Hilborn is running for mayor of St. Paul this year. He joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss his priorities as he seeks to unseat incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter.

Minneapolis Mayor candidate Jazz Hampton on his priorities
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Ahead of an election for the mayor of Minneapolis, candidate Jazz Hampton joins FOX 9?s All Day to discuss his campaign so far, and what he would prioritize if elected to the position.

Minneapolis Mayor candidate Omar Fateh joins All Day
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Ahead of an election for the mayor of Minneapolis, state senator Omar Fateh joins FOX 9?s All Day to discuss his campaign so far, and what he would prioritize if elected to the position.

Minneapolis mayoral candidates share stances on crime and policing

With less than three weeks left in the race for Minneapolis mayor, candidates made their cases during a forum at the Capri Theater.