2023 Bloomington, Minnesota municipal election

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2023 Bloomington, Minnesota municipal election
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The 2023 Bloomington, Minnesota municipal election was held on November 7, 2025. Seven city council seats were up for election, in addition to the mayorship. Also on the ballot were three questions regarding use of tax funds to fund local infrastructure projects. It was the second election to use ranked-choice voting in the city, and voters ranked up to three candidates per city council office by preference. [1]

Contents

Mayoral election

Incumbent mayor Tim Busse is seeking re-election to a second term and has been in office since 2019. [2] In that election, he garnered 55.74% of the popular vote.

Candidates

Declared

  • Tim Busse, incumbent mayor
  • David Clark, airline captain and small business owner [3] [4]

Endorsements

Results

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Results by precinct:
  Busse
  •   50%–60%
  •   60%–70%
  Clark
  •   50%–60%
Mayor results
CandidateRound 1
Votes%
Tim Busse (incumbent)11,85956.80%
David Clark8,51240.77%
Write-ins370.18%
Total active votes20,408100.00%
Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office [7]

City council election

Due to redistricting and an at-large special election, all six seats on the Bloomington City Council are up for election, including both at-large seats and all four district seats. [8]

At-large district

One of two at-large seats on the Bloomington City Council, this seat has been held by Jenna Carter since 2020. Carter is seeking an additional four-year term. [9]

Candidates

Declared
  • Bruce Colton, Navy Veteran [10]
  • Jenna Carter, Incumbent

Endorsements

Results

Results by precinct: Carter 50%-60% 60%-70% 70%-80% Colton 50%-60% 2023 Carter at-large.svg
Results by precinct:
  Carter
  •   50%–60%
  •   60%–70%
  •   70%–80%
  Colton
  •   50%–60%
At-large results
CandidateRound 1
Votes%
Jenna Carter (incumbent)12,17358.31%
Bruce Colton7,53936.11%
Undervotes1,1285.40%
Write-ins320.15%
Overvotes60.03%
Total Ballots Cast20,878100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

At-large district (special election)

Incumbent Chao Moua had been appointed to the seat in 2023 after his predecessor, Nathan Coulter, was elected to the Minnesota State House of Representatives. He successfully sought election to his first full term. [12]

Candidates

Declared
  • Chao Moua, Incumbent councilmember
  • Jonathan A. Minks
  • Maxwell Collins, Parks and Recreation Commissioner

Results

Results by precinct, round one: Chao 40%-50% 50%-60% Minks 40%-50% 50%-60% 2023 Chao at-large.svg
Results by precinct, round one:
  Chao
  •   40%–50%
  •   50%–60%
  Minks
  •   40%–50%
  •   50%–60%
At-Large (Special) results
CandidateRound 1Round 2
Votes%TransferVotes%
Chao Moua (incumbent)8,75745.19%+1,069 9,82654.56%
Jonathan A. Minks7,76040.04%+4248,18445.44%
Maxwell Collins2,82814.59%-2828Eliminated
Write-ins330.001%-33Eliminated
Total active votes19,378100.00%-1,31118,010100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

District 1

District 1 covers the southwest quadrant of Bloomington and has been represented by Dwayne Lowman since 2014. [13]

Candidates

Declared

Results

Results by precinct: Lowman 50%-60% 60%-70% Noard 50%-60% District I 2023.svg
Results by precinct:
  Lowman
  •   50%–60%
  •   60%–70%
  Noard
  •   50%–60%
District I results
CandidateRound 1
Votes%
Dwayne Lowman (incumbent)2,71350.38%
Al Noard2,22541.32%
Undervotes4358.08%
Write-ins100.19%
Overvotes20.04%
Total Ballots Cast4,231100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

District 2

District 2 covers the southeast quadrant of Bloomington and has been represented by Shawn Nelson since 2018. [9] Nelson was re-elected.

Candidates

Declared
  • Shawn Nelson, incumbent councilmember
  • Paul King, son of former mayor James M King, Owner of King Insurance

Results

Results by precinct: Nelson 50%-60% 60%-70% District II 2023.svg
Results by precinct:
  Nelson
  •   50%–60%
  •   60%–70%
District II results
CandidateRound 1
Votes%
Shawn Nelson (incumbent)3,07051.87%
Paul King2,40540.63%
Undervotes4317.28%
Write-ins110.19%
Overvotes20.03%
Total Ballots Cast5,919100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

District 3

District 3 covers most of the northwestern quadrant of Bloomington. Incumbent Lona Dallessandro was seeking re-election, after being first elected in 2021. [9]

Candidates

Declared
  • Lona Dallessandro, Incumbent Councilmember
  • Mike Hartley, Police Officer

Results

Results by precinct: Dallessandro 50%-60% District III 2023.svg
Results by precinct:
  Dallessandro
  •   50%–60%
District III results
CandidateRound 1
Votes%
Lona Dallessandro (incumbent)3,18050.67%
Mike Hartley2,68642.80%
Undervotes3936.26%
Write-ins150.24%
Overvotes20.03%
Total Ballots Cast6,276100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

District 4

District IV covers the mostly the northeastern quadrant of Bloomington. Incumbent Patrick Martin declined to seek re-election.

Candidates

Declared
  • Isaak Rooble, businessman
  • Luqman Abdi
  • Victor Rivas, former candidate for this district [14]

Results

Results by precinct: Rivas 40%-50% 50%-60% Rooble 40%-50% District IV 2023.svg
Results by precinct:
  Rivas
  •   40%–50%
  •   50%–60%
  Rooble
  •   40%–50%
District IV results
CandidateRound 1
Votes%
Victor Rivas1,61352.02%
Isaak Rooble1,17037.73%
Luqman Abdi3079.90%
Write-ins110.35%
Total Ballots Cast3,101100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

Ballot measures

Three Ballot measures were presented.

Question 1

Sales and Use Tax for Community Health and Wellness Center

Shall the City of Bloomington impose a one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for up to 20 years for $100 million plus the cost of interest and of issuing the bonds, to build a new Community Health and Wellness Center?

Results

Results by precinct: Yes 50%-60% 60%-70% No 50%-60% Ballot Question I 2023.svg
Results by precinct:
  Yes
  •   50%–60%
  •   60%–70%
  No
  •   50%–60%
Question 1
Answer
Votes%
Yes11,57556.18%
No9,03043.82%
Total Ballots Cast20,605100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

Question 2

Sales and Use Tax for Bloomington Ice Garden Improvements

Shall the City of Bloomington impose a one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for up to 20 years for $35 million plus the cost of interest and of issuing the bonds for improvements to the Bloomington Ice Garden (“BIG”)?

Results

Results by precinct: Yes 50%-60% 60%-70% No 50%-60% Ballot Question II 2023.svg
Results by precinct:
  Yes
  •   50%–60%
  •   60%–70%
  No
  •   50%–60%
Question 1
Answer
Votes%
Yes10,92053.05%
No9,66546.95%
Total Ballots Cast20,585100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

Question 3

Sales and Use Tax for Nine Mile Creek Corridor Renewal

Shall the City of Bloomington impose a one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for up to 20 years for $20 million plus the cost of interest and of issuing the bonds for new construction and restoration of the Nine Mile Creek Corridor, including Moir and Central Parks? [15]

Results

Results by precinct: Yes 50%-60% 60%-70% No 50%-60% Ballot Question II 2023.svg
Results by precinct:
  Yes
  •   50%–60%
  •   60%–70%
  No
  •   50%–60%
Question 1
Answer
Votes%
Yes10,75752.30%
No9,81247.70%
Total Ballots Cast20,569100.00%
Source: City of Bloomington

November 7, 2023 General Election [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Ranked-Choice Voting". City of Bloomington, MN . 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  2. ↑ Klecker, Mara (2019-11-06). "Tim Busse elected Bloomington mayor, city's first new one in 20 years". Minnesota Star Tribune . Retrieved 2025-11-08.
  3. ↑ Clark, David (February 2, 2024). "2024-01-02 David Clark for Mayor" (PDF). City of Bloomington, MN . Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Hanks, Mike (2023-08-25). "Clark announces bid for mayor of Bloomington". Sun Current. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  5. 1 2 "MRLF Votes 2023 Endorsements for Local Races Minneapolis City Council, Bloomington City Council and Mayor, and Anoka-Hennepin School Board Endorsements Approved | Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO". 11 September 2023.
  6. ↑ https://afscmeatwork.org/system/files/au_11.13.19_0.pdf
  7. ↑ "2023 Official General Election Results" (PDF). City of Bloomington, MN . November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ {{Cite web |date=July 20, 2023 |title=2023 Municipal Candidate Information |url=https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/filepack_0.pdf |access-date=November 8, 2025
  9. 1 2 3 "Bloomington Briefing" (PDF). City of Bloomington, MN . January 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  10. ↑ https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/sites/default/files/2025-07/2023-12-07%20Bruce%20Colton.pdf
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Local Results in Hennepin County" (PDF). November 7, 2023.
  12. ↑ https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/01_24bf_pg_web.pdf
  13. ↑ "City Councilmembers and district maps". City of Bloomington, MN . 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
  14. ↑ https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/sites/default/files/2022-08/Election%20Results%20Declaration.pdf
  15. ↑ https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/Resolution_Ballot%20Questions.pdf

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