Arlington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Matthew
Scharpe
Matthew Scharpe, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Arlington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Curtis David Reetz.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Curtis David Reetz
- 02Matthew ScharpeYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Matthew Scharpe was elected Mayor of Arlington in 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Matthew Scharpe
3 sourced01Election history1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Arlington in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022Link
02Appointments1 sourced position
as reported by the Arlington Enterprise; not a direct quote
Appointed Council Member Dave Meyer as vice mayor at the January 2025 organizational meeting.
Own statementArlington Enterprise · Jan 9, 2025Link
03City administration1 sourced position
as reported by the Arlington Enterprise; not a direct quote
Addressed a backlog of administrative and infrastructure projects as the council approved a city office expansion budget (May 2026).
Own statementArlington Enterprise · May 8, 2026Link
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