Lexington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Mike
Murphy
Mike Murphy, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Lexington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Lexington mayor whose current term runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
Mike Murphy is the only candidate on the ballot for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Mike Murphy
8 sourced01Fire service3 sourced positions
Voted yes on a fire and rescue services agreement with the Spring Lake Park–Blaine–Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department (passed 5-0 on a roll call, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Lexington · Jun 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said before the SBM fire contract vote that he would like the council to do something as a group to preserve the history of the Lexington Fire Department.
Own statementCity of Lexington · Jun 4, 2026Link
Voted yes on a resolution to stop participating in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Lexington · Jul 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Water1 sourced position
Voted yes on a joint powers agreement with the City of Blaine connecting the two cities' water utility systems (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Lexington · May 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
032027 levy1 sourced position
Voted yes on certifying the proposed 2027 tax levy to Anoka County (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Lexington · Sep 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Parks1 sourced position
Voted yes on a quote from UMAC, not to exceed $92,869.60, to build pickleball courts at Memorial Park (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Lexington · Aug 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Council appointment1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Brandon Winge to fill the vacant council seat through December 31, 2026 (passed 4-0 on a roll call, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Lexington · Feb 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Lexington in 2024 (won).
Own statementMinnesota Secretary of State · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Fire service
In their words
Said before the SBM fire contract vote that he would like the council to do something as a group to preserve the history of the Lexington Fire Department.
Jun 4, 2026 ·as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Lexington · Jun 4, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on a resolution to stop participating in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Jul 16, 2026 ·City of Lexington · Jul 16, 2026
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