By: Ethan Kramer
MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) – Voters across Minnesota will head to the polls Tuesday to decide important races and ballot measures, including school funding referendums and contested legislative seats.
School funding measures
Moorhead Public Schools has two questions on the ballot. Question one would increase general education funding by $575 per student for 10 years, starting in 2026.
Question two authorizes a capital project levy raising about $1.5 million annually for 10 years. That money would fund facility repairs, technology upgrades and new school vehicles. The total cost over 10 years would be $15 million.
The district’s previous referendum failed last year.
In the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District, voters will decide on a referendum to increase funding by $500 per student.
The referendum revenue authorization would last for 10 years, beginning with taxes payable in 2026. The measure includes an increase each year by the rate of inflation beginning with taxes payable in 2027, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.
State Senate races
Two seats in the Minnesota State Senate will be filled.
Senate District 29 in the Buffalo area was left open after the passing of Republican Bruce Anderson.
Senate District 47 in the Woodbury was opened up after Nicole Mitchell resigned after being convicted of first-degree felony burglary at her mother’s Detroit Lakes home.
The two special elections could change the makeup of Minnesota’s Senate as 33 seats are held by DFLers and 32 are held by Republicans.
Minneapolis mayoral race
In Minnesota’s biggest city, control of the mayor’s office will be decided.
Minneapolis incumbent Jacob Frey faces opposition from several other including state Senator Omar Fateh, Rev. Dewayne Davis and Jazz Hampton.
Where to find your polling place
Click here to find your local polling place.
Polling places are usually open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., as long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you can vote, even if you do not reach the front of the line until after 8 p.m.
