Dullinger is a mechanical engineer and political newcomer. He wants St. Paul to find ways to build more housing, whether that means working with developers or building public housing, and wants to see better bicycle infrastructure. Dullinger is also interested in grocery access, and supports zoning changes to allow small markets in residential neighborhoods, and wants to explore municipal grocery stores.
Dullinger spoke at the City Council earlier this year against weakening rent control by permanently exempting buildings build after 2004.
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her, DFL-St. Paul fills in for Speaker Hortman during a recent floor session. She is the author of pension reform legislation Wednesday, May 1, 2024 St. Paul, Minn. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com (Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Her is a four-term state representative who has advocated in the House for tenant protections and pension reform, and opposes rent control. She worked for Carter during his first term, and also worked for the St. Paul school district after more than a decade in the private sector.
She wants residents and businesses to have an easier time working with City Hall, and is advancing a platform of improving basic city services.
Hilborn is the lone Republican in the race and faces an uphill battle in a staunchly progressive city. His platform is focused on lowering property taxes and increasing funding for the police department.
St. Paul has not had a Republican mayor since Mayor Norm Coleman changed his party affiliation from DFL to Republican while in office in 1996, and won reelection in 1997.
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