Politics & Government
St. Paul's "Right To Repair" Ordinance Drew Overwhelming Support On Election Night
It nearly didn't appear on the ballot after city government tried to block it.
Updated on: November 5, 2026
A direct referendum in St. Paul, Minnesota, designed to let tenants legally make their own repairs, drew overwhelming support on election night.
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It nearly didn't appear on the ballot after city government tried to block it.
On a night of decisive victories nationwide, the so-called "Right to Repair" policy enjoyed similar success as it gained the approval of 92,045 voters, capturing 79% of the vote.
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