Editing Claremont, Minnesota (section)

===Political Geography===
Claremont is situated within [[Dodge County, Minnesota|Dodge County]], which is part of the [[Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota|Rochester metropolitan area]]. The [[city of Rochester]], located approximately 18 miles northeast, serves as the regional center for [[healthcare]], [[education]], and [[Industry (manufacturing)|industry]].

Claremont is part of [[Minnesota Senate District 26]] and [[House District 26B]], both of which encompass other small towns and rural areas in southeastern Minnesota. The city is governed by a [[Mayor-Council]] system with the Mayor and City Council overseeing local policies.<ref>{{cite web|title=District 26B - Minnesota State Legislature|url=https://www.leg.state.mn.us/|publisher=Minnesota State Legislature|accessdate=November 9, 2024}}</ref>