Minneapolis elected a new three-term mayor, with Frey securing a narrow final-round victory in ranked-choice voting—50.03% to 44.37% for Fateh after a crowded field.

Minneapolis uses ranked-choice voting: if no candidate wins a majority in round one, low-ranked candidates are eliminated and votes redistributed until a winner emerges.

The main challenger, Fateh, a state senator, ran as the first Muslim and Somali American mayoral candidate for the city, with other notable contenders including DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton.

Frey’s administration has been marked by tensions over Israel-related issues, including vetoing a 2024 ceasefire resolution and criticizing a local Educators for Palestine event.

Policy contrasts: Fateh advocates alternatives to traditional policing and rent stabilization, while Frey emphasizes ongoing police reform and existing safety strategies.

Fateh initially drew backing from the Democratic Farm and Labor Party before endorsements were withdrawn amid impropriety allegations, and he also received support from the local Democratic Socialists of America chapter.

Frey’s identity includes Russian-Jewish maternal roots and a paternal conversion to Judaism, shaping his stance on antisemitism and inclusive leadership.

On labor issues, Fateh has championed Uber/Lyft drivers at the state level, while Frey vetoed a City Council drive to raise wages for ride-hail drivers before later state-level compromises.

Fateh acknowledged the campaign’s broader impact on affordable housing, workers’ rights, and public safety narratives, even in defeat.

The 2020s saw debates on police reform, housing, and climate, with Frey positioning as a pragmatic centrist amid post-pandemic recovery.

Frey was born in 1981 in Virginia, grew up in Oakton, and pursued track, a civil rights law career, and education at William & Mary and Villanova University School of Law.

The Associated Press projected Frey as the winner in the early afternoon of November 5, 2025.