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Luke Hellier

Nonpartisan · Minnesota · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for Lakeville Mayor, Minnesota

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What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Lakeville Mayor
Luke Hellier won the race for Lakeville Mayor, the HometownSource.com (Sun Thisweek) reported.HometownSource.com (Sun Thisweek), “Pritzlaff elected mayor in Farmington, one council incumbent each upset in Burnsville, Lakeville, Farmington”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Prioritizing increased funding for police officers, firefighters and first responders each year
  • Maintaining Lakeville's low property tax rate and AAA bond rating through disciplined budgeting
  • Expanding parks and recreation facilities such as Antlers Park and Grand Prairie Park through the Park Bond Referendum
Biography

Luke Hellier is the sitting Mayor of Lakeville, first elected to the City Council in 2017 and first elected mayor in 2023, per the city's staff directory. He is a graduate of Lakeville High School and previously served on the Dakota County Planning Commission and the ISD194 Long Term Facilities Planning Committee, per his campaign site.

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