Fateh’s candidacy, Minneapolis Mayor, Jacob Frey won his third term on Wednesday after a second round of ranked-choice ballots gave him the required majority, defeating Omar Fateh in a race of 15 candidates.
The results showed Frey with nearly 50% of the vote, while Omar Fateh had about 44%, after the second round of recounts were included. On election night, Jacob Frey was already leading in the first round with 42%, to Omar Fateh’s 32%.
FATEH’S CANDIDACY: THE ELECTION’S LOCKHORNS
Fateh’s candidacy, Minneapolis election officials said that voter turnout broke the city’s previous record, with more than 147,000 people casting ballots, nearly 55% of registered voters.
Jacob Frey, a moderate Democrat who was first elected in 2017, has based his campaign on a decline in crime compared to previous years, changes in policing under court agreements, and a housing plan that combines affordable housing with commercial buildings in the public market.
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He also pointed out city data showing that rents are rising slowly and that homelessness has declined.
FATEH AND HIS BALLOTS
Fateh’s candidacy, Omar Fateh, a candidate who has garnered significant support from the Muslim community and youth, wrote on social media:
“Thank you, Minneapolis! While the results were not what we wanted, I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported our public campaign. I will continue to fight with you to build the city we deserve. Move forward.”
