Ada council fills vacancy before filing opens for four seats, mayor

Ada council minutes show Adam Sip was appointed to fill an open seat and sworn in by Mayor John Hintz at the June 1 meeting in the city’s July 6 packet.

The same minutes say there are four open council seats and the mayor’s seat on the 2026 ballot, with filing set for July 14 through July 28 at 5:00 p.m. Minnesota’s Secretary of State says city candidates file an affidavit of candidacy and fee with the city clerk during the filing period, and cities without a primary file in that July window.

For Ada residents, the key point is that the vacancy has been filled, but the broader election window is just opening. Anyone considering a run should confirm paperwork and filing details with City Hall before the deadline.

Sources

• City of Ada July 2026 council meeting packet
• City of Ada Council & Mayor page
• Minnesota Secretary of State candidate filing periods
• R & J Broadcasting report on Ada council seats up for election