Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Little Canada Mayor & City Council Election 2026
3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
City Council
Vote for up to 2- Dave MillerIncumbentLittle Canada council member and Parks and Recreation commissioner since 2014 with 40-plus years in corporate IT.5sourced
- Mike MuiMike Mui is a mental health therapist and chair of the Little Canada Parks and Recreation Commission.4sourced
- Eric ThorsonNonpartisan candidate for Little Canada City Council who filed on July 28, 2026.1sourced
- Adam P. WoodruffNonpartisan candidate for Little Canada City Council who filed on July 28, 2026.1sourced
Voters choose the mayor and two council members; the council has five members including the mayor, so three of five seats are on the ballot.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- Governor
- Amy Klobuchar · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Lisa Demuth · Republican
- Steven Young · Green
- U.S. Senate
- Peggy Flanagan · Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Michele Tafoya · Republican
- Marisa Simonetti · Independent
- Rebecca Whiting · Libertarian
- Also statewideSecretary of State · State Auditor · Attorney General · Associate Justice - Supreme Court · Judge - Court of Appeals
- U.S. HouseDistrict 4
- State SenateDistrict 44
- State House of RepresentativesDistrict 44A
- Statewide measures1 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
Already on the council, not on the ballot
Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.
- Chris KwapickCouncil Member; term listed as 2025-20285sourced
- Angie MaloneCouncil Member; term listed as 2025-20283sourced
Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.
What the next council decides
012027 property tax levy2 sourced facts
Where it standsAt an Aug 26, 2026 workshop the council reached consensus on a 2027 preliminary levy of $683,750, a 12.50% increase.
What's on the tableHow much to raise the property tax levy for 2027 and what services and projects it pays for.
- The City Administrator reported the proposed 2027 General Fund levy increase could be as low as 12.5%. City of Little Canada · Aug 26, 2026
- There was council consensus for a 2027 preliminary levy of $683,750, which is 12.50%. City of Little Canada · Aug 26, 2026
02Community building3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city hired OPN Architects in March 2026 for a planned community building next to Pioneer Park and is reviewing how to finance it.
What's on the tableWhether, at what cost and how to build and finance the community building.
- On Mar 25, 2026 the council awarded architectural and engineering services for the project to OPN Architects (4-0). City of Little Canada · Mar 25, 2026
- At the Aug 26, 2026 workshop, architects reviewed the schedule, layout and estimated costs of the planned building next to Pioneer Park. City of Little Canada · Aug 26, 2026
- At the Sep 9, 2026 workshop, the city's financial advisor reviewed tax abatement bonds as a way to finance all or part of the building, suggesting a 20-year term as a starting point. City of Little Canada · Sep 9, 2026
03Flock license plate cameras2 sourced facts
Where it standsRamsey County has been working on installing Flock cameras, with installation delays; the Sheriff's Office plans to keep using them.
What's on the tableHow the city works with the Sheriff's Office on license plate reader cameras and surveillance.
- At the Aug 12, 2026 workshop, the Undersheriff said the county's planned Flock camera installations have been delayed for various reasons. City of Little Canada · Aug 12, 2026
- The Undersheriff said the Ramsey County Sheriff believes in the Flock license plate reader system and will continue to use it. City of Little Canada · Aug 12, 2026
04Senior affordable housing2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe council approved bonds and a development agreement in May and June 2026 for a 106-unit affordable senior apartment project at 99 County Road B East.
What's on the tableHow the city supports affordable housing, including use of its local housing aid fund.
- On May 27, 2026 the council adopted a resolution issuing conduit revenue bonds for the Little Canada Senior Housing Project (5-0). City of Little Canada · May 27, 2026
- On Jun 10, 2026 the council approved the development agreement for the 106-unit project, including up to $200,000 from the Local Affordable Housing Aid fund (5-0). City of Little Canada · Jun 10, 2026
05School polling places1 sourced fact
Where it standsIn May 2026 the council moved the Precinct 2 primary polling place from Little Canada Elementary School to City Hall for the August primary.
What's on the tableWhere the city's polling places are located and how it works with the school district.
- On May 13, 2026 the council changed the Precinct 2 polling place for the Aug 11 primary from Little Canada Elementary School to City Hall (3-1). City of Little Canada · May 13, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Tom Fischer is the only candidate on the ballot for mayor. Minnesota Secretary of State
The League of Women Voters of Roseville Area candidate forum on Sep 14, 2026 for Little Canada City Council candidates Dave Miller, Mike Mui, Eric Thorson and Adam P. Woodruff; all candidates on the ballot were invited. City of Little Canada
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1. Should Little Canada support Flock license plate reader cameras?
2. Should the city use its own housing funds for affordable housing projects?
3. What should the city do when a school asks to stop hosting a polling place?
Key dates
- Absentee voting for the general election beginsRamsey CountySep 18, 2026
- Early voter registration cutoff (same-day registration available)Ramsey CountyOct 13, 2026
- Early voting beginsRamsey CountyOct 16, 2026
- General election dayRamsey CountyNov 3, 2026
The seat math
2 stay (not up this year): Chris Kwapick, Angie Malone3 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The council is Mayor Tom Fischer and Council Members Dave Miller, Chris Kwapick, Angie Malone and Nick Schwalbach. City of Little Canada
- Nick Schwalbach's listed term is a City Council appointment through December 2026. City of Little Canada
- The council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 PM at City Hall. City of Little Canada
- The Minnesota Secretary of State lists the Little Canada mayor race (one candidate) and the council race, elect 2 (four candidates), on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot. Minnesota Secretary of State
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