Hibbing City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
James
Bayliss
James Bayliss, the incumbent, is running for Hibbing City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- James Bayliss is the Ward 1 member of the Hibbing City Council, with a term ending December 2026.
James Bayliss is the only candidate who filed for Ward 1. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: James Bayliss
2 sourced01Redevelopment negotiations2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a motion to halt action on the former Hibbing Electronics property until a new community development director is hired; it failed 4-3 (June 2026).
Council voteMesabi TribuneLink
As reported by Mesabi Tribune; not a direct quote
Said he had concerns about whether all relevant financial information had been available during the review.
Own statementMesabi TribuneLink
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