 On July 17, 2006 Hasselriis declared his candidacy in the October 2006 municipal elections against Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz.His campaign was endorsed by several prominent figures in the city, including musician John K. Samson and activist James Beddome.On election day, October 25, 2006, Hasselriis received 22,401 votes, or 13.22 of the total count.