Five candidates are running for St. Paul mayor in November’s election.

Incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter is seeking a third term and being challenged by Rep. Kaohly Her,

General information about the Nov. 4, 2025, election is online at twincities.com/news/politics/elections including information on candidates for races in Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties.

To find out what’s on your ballot, where to vote and other election information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s elections page at sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting.

St. Paul mayor

Age: 46

What qualifies you to hold this position?

I’m a father, husband, lifelong Saint Paul resident, and the proud Mayor of the city I’ve always called home. I grew up in the Rondo neighborhood and learned early that strong communities don’t

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