2023 Duluth municipal election

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Mayoral general election results

The 2023 Duluth municipal election involved the selection of mayor and six city council members. The election was part of the regular municipal cycle for Duluth, Minnesota, held every two years.

Mayor

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Roger Reinert, a former state legislator, significantly led in the mayoral primary, securing 63% of the vote among five candidates, with two-term incumbent Emily Larson advancing as well with 35%. The election, which saw a turnout of 24% among registered voters, positioned Reinert and Larson for the general election on November 7. Reinert's campaign focused on "effective city services" and gained support across the city, though especially in the western half. Larson, a progressive seeking a third term, focused her campaign on housing and sustainability. Reinert emphasized a more centrist approach to governance.

Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Roger Reinert 8,223 63.0
Democratic (DFL) Emily Larson (incumbent) 4,560 34.9
Nonpartisan Julie A. Mead 133 1.0
Nonpartisan Jesse Peterson 71 0.5
Nonpartisan Robert David Schieve 65 0.5
Total votes 13,052 100
General election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Roger Reinert 17,518 59.8
Democratic (DFL) Emily Larson (incumbent) 11,716 40.0
Write-in 61 0.2
Total votes 29,295 100

City council

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At-large (elect 2)
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Arik Forsman 17,527 35.5
Nonpartisan Lynn Marie Nephew 14,134 28.6
Nonpartisan Jenna Yeakle 14,134 19.1
Nonpartisan Miranda Pacheco 8,140 16.5
Write-in 179 0.36
1st district
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Wendy Durrwachter 3,785 52.52
Nonpartisan Timothy L. Meyer 3,376 46.84
Write-in 46 0.64
3rd district
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Roz Randorf 2,588 97.15
Write-in 76 2.85
4th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Tara Swenson 3,253 58.64
Nonpartisan Howie Hanson 2,261 40.76
Write-in 33 0.59
5th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Janet Kennedy 3,385 64.53
Nonpartisan Howie Hanson 1,830 34.88
Write-in 31 0.59

References

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