City of Cloquet Mayor (Carlton County)

What this office does

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

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Also on Carlton County ballots

• Atkinson Township Town Supervisor At Large
• Automba Township Special Election for Town Supervisor Seat B
• Automba Township Town Supervisor Seat A
• Automba Township Town Treasurer
• Barnum Township Town Supervisor At Large
• Barnum Township Town Treasurer
• Beseman Township Town Supervisor Seat A
• Beseman Township Town Supervisor Seat C
• Beseman Township Town Treasurer
• Blackhoof Township Town Supervisor At Large
• Blackhoof Township Town Treasurer
• City of Barnum Council Member
• City of Barnum Mayor
• City of Carlton Council Member
• City of Carlton Mayor
• City of Cloquet Council Member Ward 1

All Carlton County races and measures →

Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 6 of 6 precincts reporting: Sheila Lamb 3,031 (59.4%), Dave Hallback 2,071 (40.6%). From the official election results site (electionresults.sos.mn.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for City of Cloquet Mayor (Carlton County) in 2026?

Dave Hallback and Sheila Lamb.

What does this office do?

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

Who should I vote for in the City of Cloquet Mayor (Carlton County) race?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.

When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.