October 16, 2017 6:00 AM

Snapshot: Who's running for Minneapolis mayor and why

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2026 Election HubYour ballot, voting information and the latest updates

Sixteen candidates are on the ballot this year for Minneapolis mayor. Several sought the DFL endorsement but the party could not pick a candidate.

Voters will again make their choices using ranked-choice voting. Here's a look at five people in the running.

Raymond Dehn, DFL

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Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Raymond Dehn — Evan Frost | MPR News