Roper How the slate for change could upend the Minneapolis mayoral election

An alliance among Minneapolis mayoral challengers Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton seeks to unseat incumbent Jacob Frey in the upcoming ranked-choice election. Their campaign, dubbed “Slate for Change,” encourages voters to consider all three candidates to maximize their chances of defeating Frey. This approach aims to gather second and third choice votes, which are essential in ranked-choice elections. While the coalition helps spread awareness of their campaigns, it strategically avoids confronting Fateh's leftist policies. Polling data indicates that Frey may still be the leading candidate, but the dynamics could shift as voters become more engaged.

The coalition is reminiscent of past election strategies, such as the 2021 efforts to unite against Frey. With endorsements from key figures like U. S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, the challengers hope to leverage their collective appeal.

However, the effectiveness of their strategy remains uncertain as election day approaches.