Politics
Duluth 2025 General Election Results
With all precincts reporting, here are the unofficial results for Duluth municipal and school district races. (more…)
Duluth 2025 General Election Sample Ballot
General Election Day for the city of Duluth and Independent School District #709 is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The sample ballot above does not reflect what an actual ballot will look like in any part of the city. Some voters will not see any district races; others will see either District 1, 2 or 4 races on their ballot.
Climate>Duluth: Kelley Skumautz
Climate>Duluth host Tone Lanzillo interviews Kelley Skumautz, executive director of Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate. The program was recorded in the Duluth Public Access Community Television studio.
Climate>Duluth: Polly and Peter Edmunds of Border Partners
Climate>Duluth host Tone Lanzillo interviews Polly and Peter Edmunds about their work with Border Partners. The program was recorded in the Duluth Public Access Community Television studio.
Duluth 2025 Primary Election Results
With 34 of 34 precincts reporting, here are the vote totals.
Duluth At-large City Councilor
Top four candidates advance to General Election; two will be elected
Terese Tomanek – 3,192
Jordan Johnson – 2,468
Derek Medved – 2,129
Asher Estrin Haire – 811
Zachary Davis Moder – 721
Duluth Second District City Councilor
Diane Desotelle – 1,055
Christopher Adatte – 224
Pierre Tournier – 41
Duluth At-large School Board Member
Top four candidates advance to General Election; two will be elected
Amber Sadowski – 3,036
Kelly Durick Eder – 2,680
Harry Welty – 1,477
Loren Martell – 1.027
Jane Hoffman – 970
Candidate Forum: Duluth City Council At-large
The League of Women Voters of Duluth hosts a Primary Election Candidate Forum for Duluth City Council At-large candidates. The candidates present at this forum are Jordon Johnson, Derek Medved and Terese Tomanek. Empty-chair statements were submitted by candidates Asher Estrin-Haire and Zachary Moder and read by the moderator, Mary Katherine Faulkner.
The video was recorded in the Duluth Public Access Community Television Studio on July 28.
Candidate Forum: Duluth School Board At-large
The League of Women Voters of Duluth hosts a Primary Election Candidate Forum for ISD 709 Duluth School Board At-large candidates. The candidates present at this forum are Kelly Durick Eder, Jane Hoffman, Loren Martell, Amber Sadowski and Harry Welty.
Pat Castellano is the moderator. The video was recorded in the Duluth Public Access Community Television Studio on July 22.
Candidate Forum: Duluth City Council District 2
The League of Women Voters of Duluth hosts a Primary Election Candidate Forum for Duluth City Council District 2 candidates. The candidates present at this forum are Chris Adatte and Diane Desotelle. Candidate Pierre Tournier was unable to attend.
Katherine Kane is the moderator. The video was recorded in the Duluth Public Access Community Television Studio on July 21.
Duluth 2025 Primary Election Primer
The filing period for candidates vying for Duluth City Council and Independent School District #709 School Board runs from May 20 June 3. The primary election is Aug. 12; the general election is Nov. 4. (more…)
Video: Duluth State of the City Address 2025
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert gave his second State of the City address on Tuesday at the Ordean East Middle School Little Theater. The speech highlighted accomplishments in 2024 and previewed challenges and opportunities the community can expect in 2025.