Ada Mayor Hintz Won’t Run For Another Term; Announces Run For Norman County Commission Seat

ADA, MN—Ada will have a new mayor in 2027.  In a Facebook post Monday night, Ada Mayor John Hintz announced he would not run for re-election in November after 12 years as mayor.  In the same Facebook post, Hintz announced he is running for the District 4 seat on the Norman County Commission.  Hintz said “While one chapter closes, I am looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges on the horizon.”  The District 4 Norman County Commission seat is currently held by Lee Ann Hall, who announced earlier that she would not run for re-election.

R&J News has reached out to John Hintz for comment about his decisions for the 2026 election.