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Bloomington City Council Election

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026

The Bloomington City Council Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city council for the city of Bloomington, Minnesota. Multiple seats are up for election, with candidates competing to represent various wards or serve at-large positions depending on the city's charter. The election is nonpartisan, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.

About This Race

The Bloomington City Council Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the city council for the city of Bloomington, Minnesota. Multiple seats are up for election, with candidates competing to represent various wards or serve at-large positions depending on the city's charter. The election is nonpartisan, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Bloomington City Council Election, Minnesota residents must first be registered to vote. Registration can be completed online via the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at local election offices. Voters may cast ballots in person on Election Day, during the early voting period, or by requesting an absentee ballot (mail-in) no later than the day before the election. Valid photo ID is required for first-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide ID verification; otherwise, ID is not required for most voters voting in person.

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Democratic

Elizabeth 'Liz' Thompson

Bloomington City Council

Biography

Elizabeth Thompson is a longtime Bloomington resident and former public school teacher who has served on the Bloomington Planning Commission for six years. She is running to promote sustainable development, affordable housing, and equitable access to city services across all neighborhoods.

Campaign Website
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Independent

Marcus Chen

Bloomington City Council

Biography

Marcus Chen is a small business owner and Bloomington native who has operated a family-run hardware store in the city for over 15 years. He is running to support local businesses, improve public safety, and ensure fiscal responsibility in city spending.

Campaign Website

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