The 2023 Bloomington, Minnesota municipal election was held on November 7, 2025. Bloomington's mayor was up for election, as well as all six city council seats. Additionally, voters decided three ballot measures concerning the establishment of a local sales tax to fund infrastructure projects. It was the second election to use ranked-choice voting in the city, and voters ranked up to three candidates per city office. City council Districts I, II, and the at-large special election were up for two-year terms, while the mayoral race, city council at-large, and Districts III and IV were up for four-year terms.
Bloomington's mayor and five city councilmembers were re-elected. In the open District IV race, conservative Victor Rivas was elected, a change from previous unanimously progressive councils.
Mayor Incumbent mayor Tim Busse is seeking re-election to a second term. Busse has been in office since 2020. In the previous year's election, he garnered 55.74% of the popular vote.
Candidates
Filed Tim Busse, incumbent mayor David Clark, airline captain and small business owner
Endorsements
Results
Mayor resultsCandidateRound 1Votes%Tim Busse (incumbent)11,85958.11David Clark8,51241.71Write-ins370.18Total active votes20,408100.00Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office
City Council 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.
At-large Incumbent Jenna Carter is seeking an additional four-year term.
Candidates Declared
Jenna Carter, incumbent councilmember (at-large) Bruce Colton
Endorsements
Results
At-large resultsCandidateRound 1Votes%Jenna Carter (incumbent)12,17361.65Bruce Colton7,53938.18Write-ins320.16Total active votes19,744100.00Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office
At-large (special election) Incumbent Chao Moua was appointed to this seat in February 2023, filling a vacancy, and is seeking election. This special election is for a two-year term.
Candidates Declared Chao Moua, incumbent councilmember (at-large) Jonathan A. Minks Maxwell Collins
Endorsements
Results
At-large (special election) resultsCandidateRound 1Round 2 Votes % Votes %Chao Moua (incumbent)8,75745.19+1,069 9,82654.56Jonathan A. Minks7,76040.04+4248,18445.44Maxwell Collins2,82814.59-2828EliminatedWrite-ins330.17-33EliminatedTotal active votes19,378100.00-2,86118,010100.00Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office
District I District I covers the southeast quadrant of Bloomington. Incumbent Dwayne Lowman is seeking re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Dwayne Lowman, incumbent councilmember (District I) Al Noard
Endorsements
Results
District I resultsCandidateRound 1 Votes %Dwayne Lowman (incumbent)2,71354.83Al Noard2,22544.97Write-ins100.20Total active votes4,948100.00%Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office
District II District II covers the southwest quadrant of Bloomington. Incumbent Shawn Nelson is seeking re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Paul King Shawn Nelson, incumbent councilmember (District II)
Endorsements
Results
District II resultsCandidateRound 1Votes%Shawn Nelson (incumbent)3,07055.96Paul King2,40543.84Write-ins110.20Total active votes5,486100.00Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office
District III District III covers the northwestern quadrant of Bloomington. Incumbent Lona Dallessandro is seeking re-election.
Candidates Declared
Lona Dallessandro, incumbent councilmember (District III) Mike Hartley
Endorsements
Results
District III resultsCandidateRound 1Votes%Lona Dallessandro (incumbent)3,18054.07 Mike Hartley2,68645.67Write-ins150.26Total active ballots5,881100.00Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office
District IV District IV covers the northeastern quadrant of Bloomington. Incumbent Patrick Martin is not seeking re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Victor Rivas, candidate for this district in 2021 Luqman Abdi Isaak Rooble
Endorsements
Results
District IV resultsCandidateRound 1Votes%Victor Rivas1,61352.02 Isaak Rooble1,17037.73Luqman Abdi3079.90Write-ins110.35Total active votes3,101100.00Source: Bloomington City Clerk's Office
Ballot measures Three ballot measures were presented on the establishment of a 0.5% local option sales tax to fund three community projects, collectively known as "Bloomington Forward": a new community center, improvements to the Bloomington Ice Garden, and renewal of the Nine Mile Creek corridor and its associated parks.
City 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
City 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
City 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?
Results
References
External links Voting Information | City of Bloomington MN Minnesota Secretary of State - Elections
Campaign websites