St. Paul Mayor’s Race Draws Multiple Challengers

The St. Paul mayoral election is heating up as State Representative Kaohly Her, a Democrat and former policy director for Mayor Melvin Carter, announced her candidacy for the 2025 race, emphasizing public safety and economic opportunity. Incumbent Mayor Carter is seeking a third term amid scrutiny over property taxes and recent disagreements with the City Council. The mayoral contest, conducted by ranked-choice voting, also features Democrat Yan Chen and Republican Mike Hilborn, with the DFL declining to endorse any candidate. Her, a Hmong refugee, highlights her background and commitment to addressing current challenges in the city. In a separate development, Providence City Mayor Kathleen W. Alder is running unopposed for re-election, focusing on continuing city projects. The summary no longer includes updates on Fort Saskatchewan's mayoral transition.