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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Afton Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose the mayor from two candidates; Ward 2 and Ward 3 voters each elect one council member, and each of those seats has one candidate.

Last day of early in-person voting · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

01Fire district costs3 sourced facts

Where it standsAfton shares the Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Protection District with four other cities, and its share is rising.

What's on the tableWhether to approve the fire district's yearly budgets and how Afton pushes on cost sharing among the cities.

02City budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a 2026 budget of $3,415,598 and a tax levy of $2,915,448.

What's on the tableHow much to raise the levy each year to cover staff, roads and contracted services.

03Deer hunting and rifles2 sourced facts

Where it standsA 2025 state law allows rifles for deer hunting in the metro area, and Afton passed an ordinance keeping deer hunting to shotguns, muzzleloaders and handguns.

What's on the tableWhether to keep the rifle limit and what to do with the deer task force's findings on deer management.

04Sheds, variances and permits3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council regularly rules on variances and has been revising rules on accessory building sizes.

What's on the tableHow strictly to apply zoning rules and how large sheds and other accessory buildings may be.

05Manning Avenue corridor1 sourced fact

Where it standsWashington County and MnDOT have been planning a joint study of the Manning Avenue corridor.

What's on the tableWhat input Afton gives on the corridor's future and on development nearby.

2 notes on these statements

Lucia Wroblewski (Ward 2) and Stan Ross (Ward 3) are the only candidates for their council seats. Minnesota Secretary of State

Jake Solberg did not submit responses to the Pioneer Press candidate questionnaire. Pioneer Press · Oct 7, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Afton respond to rising fire district costs?

  2. 2. How should the city set its property tax levy?

  3. 3. Should rifles be allowed for deer hunting in Afton?

  4. 4. How large should storage sheds be allowed to be?

  5. 5. How should the city handle permits and variances?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Randy Nelson, Annie Perkins3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The City of Afton is split into four voting wards, and residents vote for city offices according to the ward in which they reside. City of Afton
  • On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot are the mayor for a 2-year term and City Council Wards 2 and 3 for 4-year terms. City of Afton
  • The mayor and four ward council members make up the council, and the mayor votes on council motions. City of Afton · Aug 18, 2026
  • The Election Day polling place for Afton residents is Shepherd of the Valley, 14107 Hudson Rd S., from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. City of Afton

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