Koski, who represents the Nokomis area of south Minneapolis, was first elected to City Council in 2021. She is the daughter of Al Hofstede, a former Ward 3 city councilmember and two-term mayor of Minneapolis who died in 2016.

Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski announced her candidacy for mayor, seeking to unseat Jacob Frey at a time she says the city is "at a crossroads."

Ward 11 Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski officially launched her bid for mayor, joining State Sen. Omar Fateh in challenging incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey.

She joins Minnesota DFL Sen. Omar Fateh and the Rev. DeWayne Davis of Plymouth Congregational Church in challenging Mayor Jacob Frey, who’s running for reelection.