In a stunning repudiation of socialist radicalism, Minneapolis voters re-elected Mayor Jacob Frey, crushing his far-left challenger Omar Fateh by a decisive margin after three rounds of ranked-choice tabulation. Frey’s victory isn’t just a win for centrism—it’s a clarion call that America won’t tolerate run-of-the-mill politicians pandering to extremist agendas.
From the moment ballots were cast, Frey dominated. He opened with 41.8 percent in the first round—nearly ten points ahead of Fateh’s 31.7 percent. By the third tally, Frey soared past the 50 percent mark to clinch a clear majority, proving that a pragmatic, law-and-order approach still resonates in America’s heartland.
Omar Fateh ran on a platform straight from the Democratic Socialists’ playbook. He vowed to transform Minneapolis into a “safe haven” for illegal immigrants, abortion on demand, and unregulated transgender surgeries. He pledged a rent freeze for “LGBTQ+ and BIPOC” tenants—an economic boondoggle that would have saddled hardworking homeowners with confiscatory costs. Voters recognized it for the reckless giveaway it was.
Fateh even branded Frey “too moderate” in his fight against Donald Trump, ignoring that under Frey’s watch, Minneapolis saw falling violent-crime statistics and renewed business growth. Fateh’s message—that only unhinged leftism can save us—fell flat in the face of Frey’s record: safer streets, revived commerce, and a mayor who understands that public safety and fiscal responsibility go hand-in-hand.
The local party establishment briefly endorsed Fateh, a move so blatantly biased that Frey successfully challenged it in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s own bylaws committee. The endorsement was rescinded, and for good reason: voters don’t want backroom deals; they want transparent governance and results.
Minneapolis’s ranked-choice system tested both candidates, but Frey’s broad appeal triumphed over Fateh’s niche radicalism. This race sends a blunt, undeniable message: Americans are not buying the socialist promise of endless freebies funded by ever-rising taxes. They demand leadership that protects property rights, upholds law and order, and respects the very notion of responsible budgeting.
Mayor Frey’s win is more than municipal politics—it’s a warning shot to socialist insurgents coast to coast. As the 2026 midterms loom, conservative-minded Americans should take heart: moderation, common sense, and a commitment to real results still win elections. And Minneapolis just proved it.
