# Nicole Mitchell Wins Woodbury Council Seat

> Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell narrowly wins Woodbury City Council seat after criminal conviction.
- Title: Nicole Mitchell Wins Woodbury Council Seat · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell narrowly wins Woodbury City Council seat after criminal conviction. Former Minnesota state senator Nicole Mitchell narrowly…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/11/04/former-state-sen-nicole-mitchell-narrowly-wins-woodbury-city-council-seat
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:23:16.749+00:00
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## Mitchell wins council seat
Former state lawmaker nicole mitchell narrowly secured woodbury city council seat by 101 votes against incumbent steve morris.
## Mitchell's election results
Mitchell finished second in a 10-candidate field with 7,837 votes or 13.27% according to unofficial results.
## Mitchell's criminal case
Mitchell resigned from minnesota senate in july 2025 after being convicted of first-degree burglary from april 2024 break-in at stepmother's home in detroit lakes.
## Key takeaway

Former Minnesota state senator Nicole Mitchell narrowly won Woodbury City Council seat by 101 votes after serving prison time for burglary.