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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lexington 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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Voters citywide elect a mayor and two at-large council members; each voter can choose up to two council candidates.

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What the next council decides

01Fire service after the Lexington Fire Department3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved a fire and rescue services agreement with the Spring Lake Park–Blaine–Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department.

What's on the tableHow the city oversees the SBM contract and what to do with the former fire station.

02Buying treated water from Blaine2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council approved a joint powers agreement with the City of Blaine to connect the two cities' water utility systems.

What's on the tableWater utility rates under the agreement in the years ahead.

032027 budget and property tax levy2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council certified a proposed 2027 tax levy to Anoka County.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 levy and budget.

04Park upgrades2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council approved new ball field lights and pickleball courts at Memorial Park.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on park projects.

052050 Comprehensive Plan1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn October 2026 the council authorized a grant application to help fund the city's 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.

What's on the tableThe land-use and growth plan in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update.

  • Resolution 26-12 identified the need for funding to complete the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update and authorized an application for planning assistance grant funds. City of Lexington · Oct 1, 2026
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Mike Murphy is the only candidate on the ballot for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State

Brandon Winge was appointed in February 2026 to fill a vacant council seat through December 31, 2026. City of Lexington · Feb 19, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Lexington provide fire service?

  2. 2. How should Lexington get its drinking water?

  3. 3. How much should Lexington spend on park upgrades?

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 voted6 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): Jill Hunt, Barbara Mahr3 on this ballot

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

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