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How to File as a Candidate
Affidavit of Candidacy
An Affidavit of Candidacy must be filed at City Hall, or by mail 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the filing period. A filing fee of $5.00 is required for Municipal candidates.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
Candidate Requirements
For all state or local offices, candidates must swear (or affirm) that:
- I am eligible to vote in Minnesota;
- I have not filed for the same or any other office at the upcoming primary or general election;
- I am, or will be on assuming office, 21 years of age or more;
- I will have maintained residence in this district for at least 30 days before the general election; and
- If a major political party candidate, I either participated in the party's most recent precinct caucuses or intend to vote for a majority of that party's candidates at the next general election.
- Complete and file Campaign Finance Report
Campaign Finance Report
During a year when the candidate filing is on the ballot at least three finance reports must be filed:
- 10 days before the primary
- 10 days before the general
- 30 days after the general
Initial Finance Report
Must be filed within 14 days of receiving or disbursing contributions of more than $750.
Must be filed within 14 days of receiving or disbursing contributions of more than $750.
Annual Report
Required by January 31 of each year and until a Final Report is filed.
Final Report
Filed by a candidate or committee when all debts have been settled and all assets in excess of $100 in the aggregate are disposed of.
Certification of Filing Report
Filed no later than 7 days after the General Election.
Campaign Signs
The City regulates campaign signs; view the campaign sign regulations.
Campaign Signs
The City regulates campaign signs; view the campaign sign regulations.