City of Rosemount Council Member At Large (Dakota County)

What this office does

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

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Quick answers

What are the results so far?

Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 8 of 8 precincts reporting: Tami Klimpel 7,634 (34.5%), Paul Essler 6,890 (31.2%), Justin Buehler-Hoard 4,859 (22.0%), Abdirahman Ahmed Abdulle 2,732 (12.4%). From the official election results site (electionresults.sos.mn.gov). This race fills 2 seats; the top 2 vote-getters are elected. SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.

Who is running for City of Rosemount Council Member At Large (Dakota County) in 2026?

Abdirahman Ahmed Abdulle, Justin Buehler-Hoard, Paul Essler and Tami Klimpel.

What does this office do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who should I vote for in the City of Rosemount Council Member At Large (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.