Mayor elections

Residents stand behind incumbents

Mayor Karwoski moves on to county commission seat

There is no doubt things will be different in Oakdale's local government after the Nov. 8 election.

In what can be described as a heated New Brighton City Council race, two incumbents held onto their seats, while a newcomer was elected mayor Nov. 3.

Retains two others

In the Falcon Heights city election Nov. 3, incumbents and newcomers went halfsies on seats.

Council makeup unchanged as three incumbents run for three seats
Three spots will be on the ballot in this year’s St. Anthony election, and three candidates are running.

Based on the standing-room-only crowd at a candidate forum Monday, Oct. 19, interest in the New Brighton mayoral and city council races appears to be high this fall.

With two at-large city council seats up for grabs, current council members Mary Burg and Paul Jacobsen look to hold onto their seats against challengers Susan Erickson and Richard “Rick” Moses.

A slate of eight candidates is in the running for four seats at Falcon Heights City Hall.

Mayor Peter Lindstrom is running to remain mayor against challenger Lisa McDonald.

Candidate filing for city and school district elections without a primary has closed Aug. 11 following two weeks of being open for candidates. Some of this November's upcoming off-year elections are sizing up to be more competitive than others.

Candidate filing for city and school district elections -- those that didn't have a primary -- closed Aug. 11 following the two-week filing period, and some of this November's off-year elections are sizing up to be more competitive than others.