Minneapolis municipal election, 2013

A general election was held in Minneapolis on November 5, 2013. Minneapolis's mayor was up for election as well as all the seats on the Minneapolis City Council, the two popularly elected seats on the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and all the seats on the Park and Recreation Board.

Mayor

Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor Mayor R. T. Rybak announced on December 27, 2012 that he will not be seeking re-election.[1] 35 candidates ran for election. Betsy Hodges was elected in the 33rd round after two days of vote tabulations.

City Council

All 13 seats on the Minneapolis City Council were up for election.

Board of Estimate and Taxation

The two popularly elected seats on the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation were up for election.

Park and Recreation Board

All nine seats on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board were up for election. Three members were elected from one citywide, at-large district and six from single-member districts.

References

  1. ↑ Richert, Catharine (December 27, 2013). "Rybak not running for a fourth term". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved October 1, 2013.

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