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Jacob Frey

Jacob Lawrence Frey is an American politician and attorney who has served as mayor of Minneapolis since 2018.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jacob Lawrence Frey is an American politician and attorney who has served as mayor of Minneapolis since 2018. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he previously served on the Minneapolis City Council and has been elected to multiple terms as mayor.

Early life and education

Frey grew up in northern Virginia. He studied government at the College of William & Mary and later earned a law degree from Villanova University School of Law.

Career before the mayoralty

Before becoming mayor, Frey worked as an attorney and was elected to the Minneapolis City Council in 2013. He represented Ward 3 and served one term on the council.

Mayor of Minneapolis

Frey was elected mayor in 2017 and began serving in January 2018 as the city's 48th mayor. He won reelection in 2021 and 2025, making him a three-term mayor.

Political positions and priorities

The Minneapolis mayor’s office lists Frey’s priorities as increasing affordable housing, strengthening community-police relations, and creating inclusive economic policies. His tenure has also included major attention to public safety and civic unrest.

Key facts

  • Elected mayor of Minneapolis in 2017 and took office in 2018.
  • Reelected in 2021 and 2025.
  • Served on the Minneapolis City Council from 2014 to 2018, representing Ward 3.
  • Is affiliated with the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.
  • Has focused on affordable housing, police-community relations, and inclusive economic policy as mayor.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the mayor of Minneapolis?
Jacob Frey has served as mayor of Minneapolis since January 2018.
When was Jacob Frey born?
He was born on July 23, 1981.
What political party does Jacob Frey belong to?
He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.
What did Jacob Frey do before becoming mayor?
He served on the Minneapolis City Council from 2014 to 2018 and worked as an attorney.
How many terms has Jacob Frey served as mayor?
He has been elected to three terms, in 2017, 2021, and 2025.
What are Jacob Frey’s main policy priorities?
The Minneapolis mayor’s office lists affordable housing, community-police relations, and inclusive economic policy among his priorities.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Frey
    Supports: Birth date, full name, party affiliation, City Council service, mayoral elections, and office history.
  2. City of Minneapolis — https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/mayor/about-the-mayor/
    Supports: Official biography, election year, party, education, upbringing, and office contact details.
  3. City of Minneapolis — https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/mayor/
    Supports: Official title as 48th mayor and listed policy priorities.
  4. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/07/who-is-jacob-frey-mayor-of-minneapolis/88069712007/
    Supports: Background, education, council service, and descriptions of electoral history.
  5. PBS NewsHour / Associated Press — https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/jacob-frey-wins-2nd-term-as-minneapolis-mayor-after-bitter-race
    Supports: Reelection in 2021 and vote context.