City of Farmington Special Election for Mayor (Dakota 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

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Quick answers

Who is running for City of Farmington Special Election for Mayor (Dakota County) in 2026?

Holly Bernatz, Nicholas Gessell, R. Floyd Lindquist and David Pritzlaff.

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 Farmington Special Election for Mayor (Dakota County) race?

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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.