Politics & Government

St. Paul Tenant Right To Repair Question 2026: See Live Results

St. Paul voters are deciding whether renters can make some repairs themselves and deduct the cost from rent. Follow the results live.

Polls have closed across Minnesota, and results are coming in for a city ballot question in St. Paul on a tenant's right to repair.
Polls have closed across Minnesota, and results are coming in for a city ballot question in St. Paul on a tenant's right to repair. (Patch Graphics)

ST. PAUL, MN — Polls have closed across Minnesota, and results are coming in for a city ballot question in St. Paul on a tenant's right to repair.

The question asks whether the city should adopt an ordinance allowing tenants to make repairs to their building after giving their landlord written notice, and to deduct the cost of the repair from their rent. The deduction could not exceed $500 or half a month's rent.

Live results below update automatically as precincts report, pulling directly from the Minnesota Secretary of State.

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According to the ballot language, a yes vote would amend the city's legislative code to create a new Chapter 34A with the ordinance. A no vote would leave the code unchanged.

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All results are unofficial until they are canvassed and certified by the city.

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