The race for Minneapolis mayor did not conclude Tuesday night. With nearly 100 percent of precincts reporting, no candidate reached the threshold needed to be declared the winner after first choice ballots were tallied.

Mayor Jacob Frey received nearly 42 percent of first choice votes. His closest challenger, state Sen. Omar Fateh, received nearly 32 percent. Minister DeWayne Davis and business owner Jazz Hampton are farther behind with 14 percent and 10 percent respectively.

City officials say tabulation will continue Wednesday and Thursday if necessary.

Frey told supporters last night that he’s optimistic about his numbers. He says the strong turnout shows that Minneapolis is coming back.

”We have gone through the most difficult of moments," he said. "We have come through adversity t

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