Lakeville City Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
9 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Lakeville City races, led by the Lakeville Mayor contest.
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Lakeville MayorNonpartisan race · Luke Hellier · Michael Burnett · Aiden VanBeck
Luke Hellier, Michael Burnett and Aiden VanBeck are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lakeville Mayor.
Luke Hellier Nonpartisan
- 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
Per the campaign site.
About Luke Hellier
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.
Michael Burnett Nonpartisan
- Requesting a moratorium on new data center developments in Lakeville pending a more transparent review process
- Ensuring municipal candidates file the statement of economic interest required under Minnesota law
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Burnett
Michael Burnett is a candidate for Mayor of Lakeville. He has spent more than 20 years working on public infrastructure projects, including managing portfolios exceeding $100 million for the City of Saint Paul, per his campaign site. His work has included modernizing public libraries, upgrading energy systems and building Fire Station No. 7, per the same source.
Aiden VanBeck Nonpartisan
- Repeal the city's $100 chicken-ownership levy and clear other small ordinances that make life difficult (his 'Free the Chickens' theme)
- A self-supporting city budget: raise revenue through events at Airlake Airport and Ritter Farm Park, reduce bond borrowing and end tax abatements
- Protect Lakeville youths: require police background checks for city hiring involving children and revisit code allowing adult businesses near preschools, daycares and libraries
Per the campaign site.
About Aiden VanBeck
Aiden VanBeck is a candidate for Mayor of Lakeville. He has lived in Lakeville since childhood and is a University of St. Thomas alumnus who studied mechanical engineering and now works in aerospace, per his campaign site. He describes himself as the youngest candidate in the race and cites more than a decade of experience in high-level mathematics, physics and statistics, per the same source.
Incumbent Mayor Luke Hellier faces two challengers, per the city's certified candidates page and Sun Thisweek.
Full race pageCouncilNonpartisan race · Joshua Lee · Christian Rider · Julie Burnett · Steven Haes · Mark Reese · Alicia Schaupp
Joshua Lee, Christian Rider, Julie Burnett, Steven Haes, Mark Reese and Alicia Schaupp are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lakeville City Council.
Joshua Lee Nonpartisan
- Fiscal responsibility and low tax rates
- Investment in parks and recreation facilities
- Public safety investment, including mental health support for first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Joshua Lee
Joshua Lee is a sitting Lakeville City Council member whose current term expires December 31, 2026, per the City of Lakeville. He is one of six candidates running for two council seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the city clerk's candidate filing list.
Christian Rider Nonpartisan
Christian Rider is one of six candidates for two Lakeville City Council seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the City of Lakeville's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Julie Burnett Nonpartisan
Julie Burnett is one of six candidates for two Lakeville City Council seats on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the City of Lakeville's candidate filing list. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Steven Haes Nonpartisan
- Support fair taxation on large corporations and reduce the financial burden on working families and the middle class.
- Protect natural resources such as lakes, wetlands and watersheds, and oppose water intensive developments like bottling plants.
- Update the city's 2038 comprehensive plan with community input and plan development with consideration for neighbors and property values.
Per the campaign site.
About Steven Haes
Steven Haes is a Lakeville resident of about 25 years and a parent, per his campaign website. He says he is running to keep Lakeville a place for families, with a focus on protecting lakes, wetlands and watersheds and on responsible growth.
Mark Reese Nonpartisan
- Support responsible commercial and industrial development while keeping Lakeville competitive for existing businesses.
- Balance residential growth with commercial and industrial development and plan infrastructure proactively.
- Invest responsibly in public safety staffing, equipment, training and emergency preparedness.
Per the campaign site.
About Mark Reese
Mark Reese is a candidate for Lakeville City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot. He says he is running because he believes in where Lakeville is headed and wants to help preserve the city's small town character as it grows, per his campaign site.
Alicia Schaupp Nonpartisan
- Manage balanced growth as the city has grown by about a third over the past decade.
- Diversify housing options beyond single family home development.
- Support the school system and build infrastructure capacity to keep pace with growth.
Per the campaign site.
About Alicia Schaupp
Alicia Schaupp is a candidate for Lakeville City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot. She grew up in Lakeville, moved away in her twenties, and returned to the city in 2011, per her campaign site.
Two four-year at-large seats; incumbent Joshua Lee faces five challengers after fellow incumbent Michelle Volk withdrew her candidacy, per the city's certified candidates page and Sun Thisweek.
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Who is on the ballot in Lakeville City, Minnesota on November 3, 2026?
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