Our voter’s guide includes elections in Mendota Heights, including City Council, School Board, Dakota County races, state legislative races, and the U.S. House.
- When: The general election is November 3. Early voting by mail or in-person starts September 18.
- Where: Go to the Minnesota Secretary of State to find your polling place. There are also early and absentee voting options.
- How to Vote: Get full details on how to register from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Support: Local election coverage happens thanks to our members (we do not accept political advertising). You can join now to support our coverage. You can also make a one-time donation through Venmo or PayPal. Thanks!
Note: This voter’s guide will be updated as our individual races are posted.
On the Ballot in Mendota Heights
Here are the local races we’re covering. Each race includes details on who’s running, links to candidate websites, our candidate Q&As, and other resources such as candidate forums:
City Council & Mayor:
- Mendota Heights City Council – Six candidates running for two seats.
- Mendota Heights Mayor
School Board:
- ISD 197 School Board – Four candidates running for three seats.
School Levies:
County:
State Legislature:
U.S. House:
Other Offices
There are a number of other offices on the ballot in 2026, including U.S. Senate, Minnesota Governor, and other state-wide positions. As these state-wide races are covered widely, we won’t focus on them.
Other Area Voter’s Guides
We also offer voter’s guides for other nearby communities:
- Full Local Voter’s Guide (includes all races we cover)
- West St. Paul
- Inver Grove Heights
- South St. Paul
- West Side
Support Election Coverage
Local election coverage is a lot of work and only happens with support. Join now to support our local coverage—starting at just $5 per month. Or make a one-time donation through Venmo or PayPal. Thank you!
