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2021 Special Election
On Monday, December 14, City Council accepted Mayor Jeffrey Lunde’s resignation, effective January 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. After more than 10 years as Brooklyn Park Mayor and City Council member, Mayor Lunde will vacate his position to serve as the newly elected Hennepin County Commissioner for District 1, which includes the city of Brooklyn Park.
A special election is required because more than 365 days remain on the mayor’s term. The City Council must order the election within 45 days after declaring the vacancy, in accordance with the City Charter.
Candidates
Below are the list of candidates who have filed for the special election along with campaign contact information.
| Candidate name | Phone # | Website | |
| Wynfred Russell | 612-283-1859 | wynfrednrussell@gmail.com | wynfred.org |
| Hollies Winston | 763-703-0905 | info@hollieswinston.org | hollieswinston.org |
| Mark Mata | 612-366-1538 | markmata_bp@yahoo.com | mataformayor.com |
| Boyd Morson | 763-327-0100 | morson4mayor@yahoo.com | morson4bpmayor.com |
| Yelena S. Kurdyumova | 763-566-0075 | info@vote4yelenakurdyumova.com | vote4yelenakurdyumova.com |
| Benjamin Osemenam | 763-560-0515 | boscoenginc@gmail.com | benosemenamcampaign.org |
| Lisa Jacobson | 763-234-0315 | lisajacobsonforbp@gmail.com | lisajacobsonforbp.com |
Election timeline
As of right now, the recommended timetable for the special election is as follows:
| Date | Details |
| January 3 | City Council accepts Mayor’s resignation, effictive 12:01 a.m. |
| January 4 | City Council declares a vacancy in the office of mayor and calls for a special election. |
| January 14 | Notice published of candidacy filing period |
| February 2 | Candidate filing opens. Filing instructions are available here. |
| February 16 | Candidate filing closes |
| February 18 | Candidate withdrawal for the special election closes at 5 p.m. |
| February 26 | Absentee ballot voting begins for Special Primary Election |
| March 23 | Last day for voters to pre-register for the Special Primary Election |
| April 6 | Direct Balloting period begins (Voters can submit ballots in voting tabulator) |
| April 12 | In-person absentee voting for the Special Primary Election closes at 5 p.m. |
| April 13 | Special Primary Election Day |
| June 25 | Absentee ballot voting begins for Special Election |
| August 10 | Special Election Day |
Where do I vote?
Absentee Voting
- The in-person and mail-in absentee voting period for the 2021 Special Primary Election is February 26 – April 12.
- The in-person absentee voting office will be held at City Hall, 5200 85th Ave N. during business hours, Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
- You can apply for an Absentee Ballot by:
- Picking up an application at City Hall or download from the city’s website
- Calling 763-493-8119 or 763-493-8180 and have it mailed to you
- Once completed and signed, return your absentee ballot application as soon as possible to Hennepin County by:
- Mailing to the Hennepin County Elections Government Center
300 S. 6th St MC 012 Minneapolis MN 55487-0012 - Or emailing it to hc.vote@hennepin.us
- Mailing to the Hennepin County Elections Government Center
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Voting on Election Day
You can find out where your polling location is by using our polling place map.
OR
You can use the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Portal.
Election results
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What is a primary election?
A primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.
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What is a presidential primary?
In 2016, legislation was passed establishing a presidential nomination primary.
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