Minneapolis Political Signs

Yard signs, protest messages, and polling access across Minneapolis neighborhoods

This series documents political yard signs, protest messages, and polling access across Minneapolis neighborhoods, including Cedar-Riverside and areas near George Floyd Square. Images range from local City Council campaigns to Harris–Walz 2024 materials, along with issue-based signs and a polling place sign at Ella Baker School.
Dictator or Democracy yard signs in South Minneapolis
April 8, 2025 — Political yard signs stand along a residential sidewalk in South Minneapolis, amidst winter's dry grass and bare trees. These signs, including messages like "Dictator or Democracy — That’s the Choice," "All Are Welcome Here," and "And One Day Like a Miracle He’ll Be Gone," serve as public expressions of political and social sentiment. They reflect the intense national political discourse and local community values prevalent in Minneapolis during recent election cycles. Such displays transform neighborhood spaces into forums for civic engagement, highlighting both the divisions and aspirations within American society.
Stop Project 2025 yard sign
October 24, 2024 — Yard signs in South Minneapolis express political sentiments related to the 2024 presidential election and opposition to "Project 2025." The signs include "Kamala 2024" and "Harris & Walz 2024," indicating support for the Biden-Harris ticket and potentially Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota. Another sign, "STOP PROJECT 2025," signals opposition to a conservative policy initiative. The presence of these signs in a residential yard reflects the active engagement of citizens in political discourse and electoral campaigns.
Yard signs for Harris Walz 24 campaign are displayed in South Minneapolis, featuring an American flag and the slogan "Look Out For Your Neighbor, Stop Being Weird!"
October 24, 2024 — Yard signs supporting the "Harris Walz 24" ticket are displayed in South Minneapolis. The signs feature a stylized American flag and the slogan "Look Out For Your Neighbor, Stop Being Weird!" This imagery reflects a political campaign's effort to connect with local voters and convey a message of community and shared values during an election cycle. The presence of such signs is a common feature of residential neighborhoods during political campaigns, indicating local support for candidates and their platforms.
Harris Walz Yard Signs in Minneapolis
October 24, 2024 — Harris Walz and other political yard signs prior to the 2024 presidential election. As seen in South Minneapolis.
2024 political yard sign
October 24, 2024 — In South Minneapolis, yard signs reflect contemporary political discourse and historical reflection. One sign displays a montage of past U.S. presidents, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Barack Obama, with the question "Remember when presidents were presidential?". This juxtaposition invites contemplation on leadership and the perceived qualities of past presidencies. Adjacent signs express support for LGBTQ+ rights with "Say Gay Every" and a message about bodily autonomy, indicating a range of social and political viewpoints present in the neighborhood during the 2024 election cycle.
South Minneapolis yard signs display political support for Harris Walz and messages like "Stop Asian Hate" and "Justice for Ahmaud Arbery" on a fence.
October 24, 2024 — Political yard signs and portraits adorn a fence in South Minneapolis, reflecting the social and political climate leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election. The display includes support for candidates Tim Walz and Kamala Harris, alongside messages such as "Stop Asian Hate" and "Justice for Ahmaud Arbery." These signs and images represent a resident's engagement with contemporary political issues and social justice movements, serving as a public declaration of their beliefs and concerns within the community.
A "Harris for President" yard sign with an American flag is displayed in South Minneapolis, reflecting grassroots political support during an election cycle.
October 24, 2024 — A yard sign supporting Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is displayed in South Minneapolis. Such signs are a common form of grassroots political expression, allowing residents to publicly signal their support for candidates. This particular sign, placed in a residential yard, reflects the broader political engagement and campaign activities that take place across the United States during presidential election cycles. The presence of the American flag alongside the campaign message underscores the patriotic framing often employed in American politics.
Harris Walz No Justice No Streets yard signs
October 24, 2024 — In South Minneapolis, a "No Justice No Streets" sign, referencing the "George Floyd Square" area, stands near a yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president. The "No Justice No Streets" slogan emerged from protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020, which led to the establishment of a protest zone at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. The juxtaposition of these signs reflects the complex political and social landscape of the city during the 2020 presidential election, highlighting ongoing calls for racial justice alongside partisan political campaigning.
Kamala Harris Tim Walz yard sign in Minneapolis
October 24, 2024 — A yard sign supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President is displayed in South Minneapolis. The sign features cartoonish portraits of Harris, who was the Democratic nominee for Vice President, and Walz, the then-incumbent Governor of Minnesota. Such signs are common during U.S. presidential election campaigns, indicating local support for candidates and their platforms. This particular sign reflects the political landscape of the 2020 election cycle, a period marked by significant national and local political engagement.
Yard signs for Amy Klobuchar and the Harris-Walz ticket are displayed on a lawn in South Minneapolis in October 2024.
October 22, 2024 — Yard signs supporting Amy Klobuchar for U.S. Senator and the Harris-Walz ticket for the 2024 election are displayed on a lawn in South Minneapolis in October 2024. These signs are a common form of political campaigning, indicating resident support for candidates and parties. The presence of these signs reflects the ongoing political engagement within the community leading up to the election cycle. The specific location in South Minneapolis highlights the local impact of national and state-level political races.
Minneapolis voting sign at Ella Baker School, 1200 W 26th St, on November 5th, directing voters to the polling place.
October 22, 2024 — A "You Vote Here" sign is displayed at Ella Baker School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 5th. The sign provides the school's address at 1200 W 26th St and its hours of operation for voting, 7 AM to 8 PM. This signage is part of the election infrastructure designed to guide voters to their designated polling locations. Ella Baker School serves as a polling place, facilitating democratic participation within the community.
Stop Project 2025 yard sign in Minneapolis
October 18, 2024 — Yard signs supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and opposing "Project 2025," are displayed on a residential lawn in South Minneapolis. The "Minnesotans for Harris Walz" sign indicates support for the Democratic ticket in a political election. The "Stop Project 2025" sign, featuring the slogan "Vote Blue," expresses opposition to a conservative policy agenda. Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project, is an initiative by the Heritage Foundation and other conservative organizations to prepare a policy agenda and personnel recommendations for a future Republican administration. The presence of these signs reflects local political engagement and the broader national discourse surrounding the upcoming presidential election and conservative policy proposals.
Cats for Kamala Harris yard sign
October 18, 2024 — A "Cats for Kamala" yard sign is displayed in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, less than a month before the 2024 Presidential election. Yard signs are a common form of political expression in residential areas during election cycles, indicating voter support for candidates or parties. This particular sign features a stylized cat and the word "Vote," aiming to garner attention and support for Kamala Harris's campaign.
Jamal Osman yard sign
August 20, 2023 — A Jamal Osman for Ward 6 Minneapolis City Council sign found in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Election is in November.

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