ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Paul’s next mayor will be tasked with overseeing the rebound of a downtown that has seen a sluggish recovery for businesses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with the fallout of an unprecedented cyberattack and a continuing homeless crisis .

Despite the challenges ahead, a total of five candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to step into the position and lead the state’s capitol city.

The winner of the upcoming election will serve a three-year term, as opposed to four, after St. Paul opted to host its elections during even-numbered years, moving forward to align with municipal elections beginning in 2028.

On Tuesday, three main contenders spoke during a debate hosted by MPR News to outline their positions ahead of voters hea

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