The 2005 Minneapolis City Council elections were held on November 8, 2005 to elect the 13 members of the Minneapolis City Council for four-year terms.
The election saw the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) make a net gain of two seats, giving them a 12-to-1 majority in the Council. Both incumbent Green Party of Minnesota members lost their seats, though the party secured a pickup in Ward 2 with Cam Gordon narrowly winning against the DFL-endorsed candidate. The only independent on the Council lost their seat.
Electoral system Members were elected from single-member districts. Municipal elections in Minnesota are nonpartisan, although candidates were able to identify with a political party on the ballot.
Results
Summary PartyCandidatesVotesSeats%∆%Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL)1855,27481.1112+292.31Green Party of Minnesota57,61011.171-17.69Union Liberal 15940.87000.00Independent13,5825.260-10.00Write-in1,0741.58000.00Total100.0013±0100.00Valid votes - -Overvotes - -Undervotes - -Turnout (registered voters)Source: Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Ward 8
Ward 9
Ward 10
Ward 11
Ward 12
Ward 13
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