Who is running for Minneapolis Mayor in 2021

Vote for Sheila Nezhad and Kate Knuth for Minneapolis Mayor.

Who is running for Mayor of Minneapolis?

Kate Knuth (she/her)

Kate Knuth for Minneapolis Mayor

Kate Knuth is a former three-term state representative and sustainability scientist running for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2021.

Endorsements: DFL Environmental Caucus, Friends of Lake Hiawatha, MN350 Action (1st or 2nd), OutFront Minnesota Action (2nd), Sierra Club Northstar Chapter, TakeAction Minnesota (1st or 2nd)

✔️ Supports Yes 4 Minneapolis public safety amendment

✔️ Supports rent stabilization amendment

✔️ Rank Kate Knuth 1st or 2nd on your ranked-choice voting ballot

Learn more: www.mplsforkate.com


Sheila Nezhad (she/her)

Sheila Nezhad

Sheila Nezhad is a community organizer and policy expert on public safety and municipal budgets running for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2021.

Endorsements: LGBTQ Victory Fund, Minnesota Young DFL, MN350 Action (1st or 2nd), OutFront Minnesota Action (1st), Stonewall DFL, Twin Cities DSA, Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project, TakeAction Minnesota (1st or 2nd)

✔️ Supports Yes 4 Minneapolis public safety amendment

✔️ Supports rent stabilization amendment

✔️ Rank Sheila Nezhad 1st or 2nd on your ranked-choice voting ballot

Learn more: www.sheilaforthepeople.com


Jacob Frey (he/him)

Jacob Frey

Jacob Frey is Mayor of Minneapolis running for re-election in 2021.

Endorsements: AFSCME Council 5, IUPAT DC 82, Minneapolis Buildings and Construction Trades Council, Minneapolis Firefighters Local 32, SEIU Minnesota State Council, Teamsters Joint Council 32

❌ Against Yes 4 Minneapolis public safety amendment

❌ Against rent stabilization amendment

❌ #DontRankFrey on your ranked-choice voting ballot

Learn more: www.jacobfrey.org


Other candidates running for mayor include AJ Awed, Bob Carney, and Jerrell Perry.

Who did TakeAction Minnesota endorse for Minneapolis City Council and Minneapolis Mayor?

Find our full list of endorsements here. Read our dual endorsement announcement for Sheila Nezhad and Kate Knuth.

When is election day in Minneapolis?

Election Day in Minneapolis is November 2, 2021. Voting starts September 17, 2021 by mail or in person.