In 2025, three council seats are up for regular election on November 4, 2025 (one seat each in Wards 2, 3, and 4).
Ward 1 is currently having a special election with election day set for March 25, 2025.
Candidates Cherish Salazar, Eric Garcia, and Thomas Mollendor are running in the special election.
Financial disclosures for the candidates are available at this site. Salazar has received contributions from current Council Members Bigelow, Russell, and Martinez. Garcia, a former member of the council, has received contributions from Mayor Kulmann and current Council Member Sandgren.
In the regular election, the following candidates have filed with the city:
Ward 2
- Eric Montoya
- John Alge
Ward 3
- Devin Byrd
- Sam Nizam
Ward 4
- Drew Morris
- Jason Anaya-Ledeboer
These elections will decide whether or not Mayor Kulmann’s alliance will regain control of the council.
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