Delano Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Holly
Schrupp

Holly Schrupp, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Delano in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jason Franzen.

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The race · Mayor

About: Mayor of Delano and one of the five elected members of the Delano City Council.

Jason Franzen's council seat is on the ballot this year; he is running for mayor against Mayor Holly Schrupp. Delano Herald Journal · Jul 22, 2026

8 sourced

01Fire engine replacement2 sourced positions

Moved to approve buying a new fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing; the motion failed with Franzen, Belz and Froehle opposed (October 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, October 7, 2025 · Oct 7, 2025 Link
Voted for the purchase of a new fire engine (passed 4-1 by roll call, December 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, December 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025 Link How the council voted

02Orderly annexation1 sourced position

Voted for the joint resolution establishing an orderly annexation area with Franklin Township (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026 Link How the council voted

03Cannabis retail2 sourced positions

Voted for an ordinance amending Section 427.01 of the city code on cannabis businesses (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026 Link
Voted for the cannabis registration application for High Society Dispensary (passed 4-1, Jason Franzen opposed, December 2025).
Council voteDelano City Council minutes, December 2, 2025 · Dec 2, 2025 Link How the council voted

04Housing development1 sourced position

As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the Granite Works apartment project meets goals, provides workforce housing and fills the objectives of the original project.
Own statementDelano City Council minutes, August 26, 2025 (workshop) · Aug 26, 2025 Link

05State flag in council chambers1 sourced position

As summarized in the official council minutes; not a direct quote
Said removing the state flag from the council chambers would be the best option.
Own statementDelano City Council minutes, April 28, 2026 (workshop) · Apr 28, 2026 Link

06Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Mayor of Delano in 2022 as a nonpartisan candidate (won).
Council voteMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 8, 2022 Link

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