![]() Kerry Thomson defeated her two Democrat opponents to gain the Democratic nomination for mayor. This all but assures a win in November with no GOP or an independent candidate having filed. The turnout was disappointing in that less than 8,000 voters made it to the polls Thanks to key endorsements from three former mayors and a large fundraising advantage, she coasted to victory. Her campaign has promised a more collaborative and transparent means of governing Bloomington which contrasts with the current administration. Kerry Thomson 43 percent Susan Sandberg 34 percent Don Griffin 23 percent The make-up of the nine-member city will look dramatically different thanks to redistricting, a pair of upsets, and two members opting not to run. There are six candidates chosen by districts and three at-large. Five new council members are expected to take office in January. District 3 is the only race with a GOP opponent, Brett Heinisch. The current council was often split in its approach to local government. The more cautious majority will now only be bringing back Councilmember Dave Rollo, who was unopposed in his District 4 re-election bid. The biggest upset of the night was Kate Rosenberger nail bitter victory over Council President Sue Sgambelluri. Incumbent Ron Smith lost his District 3 seat to Hopi Stosberg. At-Large Results Isak Asare 19.91% Andy Ruff 18.81% Matt Flaherty 17.69% (I) Lois Sabo-Skelto 13.54% Jonas Schrodt 12.69% Steve Volan 12.16% (I) Ryne Shadday 5.20% District Winners D1 Isabel Piedmont-Smith (I) D2 Kate Rosenbarger (I)) D3: Hopi Strosberg D4: Dave Rollo (I) D5: Shruti Rana D6: David Wolfe-Bender (under review) Council members who did not seek re-election: Susan Sandberg and Jim Sims (I) = incumbant
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