Medcalf: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter speaks out after election upset:
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St. Paul Faces New Era After Carter’s DefeatAfter nearly eight years in office, Melvin Carter reflects on his legacy and downtown challenges as Kaohly Her prepares to lead.
Key FactsNov 22, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Melvin Carter conceded a close mayoral race to his former aide Kaohly Her, who will become St. Paul’s first Hmong mayor.
- During his tenure, Carter introduced initiatives like universal basic income and college savings accounts for newborns that inspired similar efforts nationwide.
- Carter highlighted ongoing concerns downtown but supports a nearly $1 billion renovation of Grand Casino Arena to revitalize the area.
- Following a demanding eight years in office, Carter is uncertain about future political plans and looks forward to focusing more on family and community.
That’s a smart child. And that’s the most emotional moment of this whole thing.— Melvin Carter reflects on his daughter's reaction to the election results.
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