The Bloomington Mayoral Election is a city-level election held on November 3, 2026, to determine the next mayor of Bloomington, Minnesota. Voters will choose among candidates to lead the city government for a four-year term, with the mayor overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation in Minnesota's fourth-largest city.
About This Race
The Bloomington Mayoral Election is a city-level election held on November 3, 2026, to determine the next mayor of Bloomington, Minnesota. Voters will choose among candidates to lead the city government for a four-year term, with the mayor overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation in Minnesota's fourth-largest city.
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
To vote in the Bloomington Mayoral Election, Minnesota residents must register by October 13, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their local election office. Voters can cast ballots early in person from September 18 to November 1, 2026, at designated voting centers, or vote by mail by requesting an absentee ballot through the Minnesota Secretary of State's website. On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and voters must bring a valid ID if registering at the polls or if it's their first time voting in Minnesota after registering by mail.
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Republican
Mary Pat Cummings
Mayor of Bloomington
Biography
Mary Pat Cummings is a small business owner and former Bloomington Planning Commission chair with over 15 years of experience in local economic development and zoning policy. Her campaign emphasizes fiscal responsibility, supporting local businesses, and improving public safety through increased police presence and modernizing city emergency response systems.
Tom Wagner is a longtime Bloomington resident and former city council member who has served on the council for eight years, focusing on public safety, infrastructure upgrades, and community development. He is running to continue his work on reducing property taxes while maintaining city services and addressing affordable housing challenges in the growing suburb.
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