On November 3, 2009, Minneapolis will hold municipal elections in the U.S State of Minnesota. Supposedly the city will hold a primary election on September 8 but since voters approved a city charter change they need not to have a primary election.

Voters in the city will elect 1 mayor, 13 city council members who are elected by ward, 2 at-large members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and 3 at-large and 6 elected by district members of the Park and Recreation Board.

Here are the official candidates for Mayor:

1. Al Flowers – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
2. Bill McGaughey – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with New Dignity Party
3. Bob Carney Jr. – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Moderate Progressive Censored Party
4. Christopher Clark – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Libertarian Party
5. Dick Franson – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
6. James R. Everett – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. (Social Entrepreneurship)
7. Joey Lombard – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009.
8. John Charles Wilson – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. He is affiliated with Edgertonite National Party
9. Papa John Kolstad – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. (Independent Civic Leader)
10. R. T. Rybak – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
11. Tom Fiske – he files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009. He is affiliated with Socialist Workers Party

Here are the official council for City Council:

WARD 1

1. Kevin Reich – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
2. Larry Ranallo – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is an Independent candidate.
3. Mark Fox – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 13, 2009. He is affiliated with Equity Advocacy Responsibility
4. Susan Howitz Hanna – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 16, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
5. Thomas Alessi – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Ron Paul Conservative Party

WARD 2

1. Allen A. Aigbogun – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009. He is an Independent candidate
2. Cam Gordon – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 14, 2009. He is affiliated with Green Party

WARD 3

1. Allen Kathir – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
2. Diane Hofstede – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
3. Jeffrey Cobia – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Republican Party
4. Melissa Hill – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009
5. Raymond Wilson Rolfe – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Libertarian Party

WARD 4

1. Barbara A. “Barb” Johnson – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor
2. Grant Cermak – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is an Independent candidate.

Marcus Harcus – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Green Party

Troy Parker – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

WARD 5

1. Don Samuels – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 9, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
2. Kenya McKnight – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
3. Lennie Chism – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
4. Natalie Johnson Lee – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
5. Roger Smithrud – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He isan Independent candidate

WARD 6

1. Andy Exley – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Green Party
2. Bruce A. Lundeen – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009. He is affiliated with Green Party
3. Laura Jean – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. She is affiliated with Progressive Party
4. M. Cali – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Green Party
5. Michael Tupper – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is an Independent candidate
6. Robert Lilligren – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor

WARD 7

1. Jeffrey Alan Wagner – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is an Independent candidate
2. Lisa Goodman – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
3. Michael J. Katch – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. He is an Independent candidate

WARD 8

1. David Regan – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 16, 2009. He is affiliated with Republican Party
2. Elizabeth Glidden – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
3. Gregory McDonald – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009. He is an Independent candidate
4. Jeanine Estime – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Green Party
5. Michael J. Cavlan – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Open Progressive Party

WARD 9

1. Dave Bicking – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Green Party
2. Gary Schiff – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
3. Khalif Jama – He files her certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
4. Todd J. Eberhardy – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009. He is affiliated with Independence Party

WARD 10

1. Dan Alvin – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 16, 2009. He is affiliated with Independence Party
2. Kim Vlaisavljevich – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 13, 2009. She is an Independent candidate
3. Matthew Dowgwillo – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
4. Meg Tuthill – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

WARD 11

1. David A Alvarado – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009. He is affiliated with Republican Party
2. Gregg A. Iverson – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
3. John Quincy – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 10, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

WARD 12

1. Brent Perry – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009.
2. Charley Underwood – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
3. Rick L. Nyhlen – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 121, 2009. (Independent candidate)
4. Sandy Colvin Roy – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

WARD 13

1. Betsy Hodges – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 14, 2009. She is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
2. Joseph Henry – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 16, 2009. He is affiliated with Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
3. Kris Broberg – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009. (Independent candidate)

Here are the official candidates for Board of Estimate and Taxation – two at-large:

1. Carol Becker – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009.
2. David Wheeler – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009.
3. DeWayne Townsend – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 9, 2009.
4. James Elliot Swartwood – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.
5. Phil Willkie – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 13, 2009.
6. R. Michael Martens – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.

Here are the official candidates for Board of Estimate and Taxation – three at-large:

1. Annie Young – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009.
2. Bob Fine – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.
3. David Wahlstedt – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.
4. John Butler – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009.
5. John Erwin – He files his certificate of candidacy last July14, 2009.
6. Mary Merrill Anderson – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009.
7. Nancy Bernard – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.
8. Tom Nordyke – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 8, 2009.

Here are the official candidates for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:
DISTRICT 1

1. Bernie Kunza – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009.
2. John Malone – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.
3. Liz Wielinski – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 9, 2009.

DISTRICT 2

1. Jon Olson – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 14, 2009.
2. Michael Guest – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.

DISTRICT 3

1. Mike Wendorf – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 9, 2009.
2. Scott Vreeland – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 7, 2009.

DISTRICT 4

1. Anita Tabb – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 9, 2009.

DISTRICT 5

1. Carol Kummer – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 21, 2009.
2. Dan W. Peterson – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 10, 2009.
3. Jason Stone – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 15, 2009.
4. McClain Looney – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 15, 2009.
5. Steve Barland – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 9, 2009.

DISTRICT 6

1. Brad Bourn – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 14, 2009.
2. Geneva Hanvik – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 17, 2009.
3. Meg Forney – She files her certificate of candidacy last July 10, 2009.
4. Steven Jecha – He files his certificate of candidacy last July 20, 2009.

Check out the winners of this year’s election here – 2009 Minneapolis Mayoral Elections Results.

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