Mankato City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Michael McLaughlin
Candidate for City Council Ward 1 (incumbent)
Michael McLaughlin, the incumbent, is running for Mankato City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Michael McLaughlin is the Ward 1 member of the Mankato City Council and the Blue Earth County veterans services officer. He was first elected in 2022.
Michael McLaughlin is unopposed for Ward 1. KEYC · Jun 3, 2026
Where Michael McLaughlin stands: positions on the record
Budget and levy1 sourced position
At the Dec. 1, 2025 budget hearing, referred to state and federal mandates that he said will affect local budgets, especially in 2027 and 2028.
Own statementCity of Mankato · Dec 1, 2025
Community land trust1 sourced position
Said before the 2023 council vote on expanding the land trust that he was in favor but wanted the original homes to succeed first.
“But I’d like to see the original homes succeed so we can build on that success.”
Own statementMankato Free Press
Airport control tower1 sourced position
At the Sept. 14, 2026 meeting, asked whether the state's third and fourth busiest airports have a control tower.
“So, would the third and fourth busiest airports in the state have a tower of, you know, this magnitude or better?”
Own statementKEYC · Sep 15, 2026
Also running for City Council Ward 1
No one else is running for this seat.
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