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Rochester Mayoral Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:Kim Norton(Republican)

The Rochester Mayoral Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Rochester, Minnesota, the state's third-largest city. The office oversees city operations, public safety, budgeting, and economic development, with a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

About This Race

The Rochester Mayoral Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the next mayor of Rochester, Minnesota, the state's third-largest city. The office oversees city operations, public safety, budgeting, and economic development, with a four-year term beginning in January 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

Voters in Minnesota can register online, by mail, or in person at their local election office. Registration must be completed by October 13, 2026, for the general election. On Election Day, voters may vote at their assigned polling place; early voting is available from September 18 to November 1, 2026, and absentee ballots can be requested without excuse. Valid photo ID is required for in-person voting unless exempt under state law.

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Incumbent
Republican

Kim Norton

Mayor of Rochester

Biography

Kim Norton is the incumbent mayor of Rochester, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, seeking a third term to continue her work on downtown revitalization, public-private partnerships, and sustainable development. She highlights her leadership during the pandemic and her efforts to attract bioscience and technology firms to the region. Norton emphasizes fiscal responsibility and workforce development as key priorities.

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Democratic

Arthur Johnson

Mayor of Rochester

Biography

Arthur Johnson is a two-term Rochester City Council member and former public school teacher running on a platform of affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and equitable economic growth. He emphasizes community policing and expanding access to childcare and mental health services. Johnson is seeking his first term as mayor after serving on the council since 2018.

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