Tracy Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ronald
Stephens
Ronald Stephens is running for mayor of Tracy in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Burke Gardner.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Burke Gardner
- 02Ronald StephensYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Air Force veteran and former Tracy police officer who later joined the Lyon County Sheriff's Department. In his own words, he spent more than 17 years as a team leader for the Brown, Lyon and Redwood County Drug Task Force emergency response unit and SWAT team.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
The official candidate list shows Burke Gardner and Ronald Stephens for Mayor, and Jan Arvizu, Russel Boice, Gordon Crossley, Nikki Hinrichs and Jeri Schons for Council Member (Elect 3). Minnesota Secretary of State
On the record: Ronald Stephens
3 sourced01Listening to residents1 sourced position
Said communication with residents is vital and should happen every day, and that he would make listening to every citizen a priority.
I believe communication is vital to a successful community.”
Own statementTracy Area Headlight Herald · Sep 24, 2026Link
02Open government1 sourced position
Said he wants to work toward a transparent and accountable city government.
Together, we can establish achievable goals for our city and work toward a transparent and accountable city government.”
Own statementTracy Area Headlight Herald · Sep 24, 2026Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
Said he strongly supports the city's police, fire, ambulance and other first responder departments.
I am also a strong supporter of our police, fire, ambulance and other First Responder departments.”
Own statementTracy Area Headlight Herald · Sep 24, 2026Link
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