Moorhead City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Dalton Swanson

Candidate for City Council Ward 1

15 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Dalton Swanson is running for Moorhead City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ryan Nelson and Sarah Opitz.

Pre-registration deadline (you can still register at the polls) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Dalton Swanson is a Moorhead organizer. Swanson describes a political science background and community organizing.

Where Dalton Swanson stands: positions on the record

Third fire station1 sourced position

Said wanting to build a third fire station in south Moorhead.
“I want to build a third fire station in south Moorhead, as our fire department has hired on new people and our infrastructure must reflect that.”
Own statementHigh Plains Reader · Sep 23, 2026

License plate readers1 sourced position

Said opposing any contracts with Flock or any other surveillance firm.
“I also vehemently oppose any contracts with Flock or any other surveillance firm that spies on Moorhead residents.”
Own statementHigh Plains Reader · Sep 23, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Said wanting to see additional funds brought to affordable housing aid.
“I am hoping to see additional funds brought to affordable housing aid to incentivize more people in my generation to stay in the city as well as to assist the struggling community members who are already there.”
Own statementHigh Plains Reader · Sep 23, 2026

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