Jackson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Dan
Swoboda
Dan Swoboda, withdrawn but still on the ballot, is running for mayor of Jackson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shawn Foster.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shawn Foster
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Background
- About
- Works in radio and serves with the Jackson Fire Department. He is a member of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Dan Swoboda announced his withdrawal from the race for mayor at the Sept. 1, 2026 City Council meeting. Jackson City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026
Dan Swoboda and Shawn Foster are both listed on the official candidate list for Mayor of Jackson. Minnesota Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Dan Swoboda
2 sourced01Campaign2 sourced positions
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Announced his candidacy for mayor at the council's open forum and invited Shawn Foster to a mayoral debate.
Own statementJackson City Council minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 · Aug 4, 2026Link
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said his radio employers advised him not to seek election because of concerns about the FCC Section 315 equal opportunity rule, and that he was withdrawing from the race.
Own statementJackson City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026Link
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