You must come to our office to complete paperwork with the filing official. Each candidate must file an Affidavit of Candidacy as well some some other paperwork. All paperwork will be provided to you at the time of filing.
- You will receive a copy of the Candidate Information Packet.
- Be prepared to wait if you arrive on the first or last day of filing.
When to file
The candidate filing period for the 2025 Municipal Election is July 29 through August 12, 2025.
Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2025)
Where to file
2025 Candidate Filing is located at the Elections & Voter Services office: 980 E Hennepin Ave.
What to bring when you file:
- Your documentation from Step 1
- One of the following:
- Cash or check to pay the filing fee
- A petition with signatures from eligible voters
View filing fees and signature requirements
Party or Principle
If you are running for Mayor or City Council, you can provide up to a 3-word statement that will appear below your name on the ballot. It can be either:
- The name of a major or minor Minnesota party
- Up to a 3 word “principle” of your own choosing
The party or principle cannot:
- Use abbreviations
- List multiple parties
- List a party and a principle
- Use the word “endorse” in any form
- Give a competitive advantage
Candidates for Park Board and Board of Estimate & Taxation cannot use a party or principle. Minneapolis Municipal Code Art. III § 3.1 (d) (1)
Withdraw from office
If you wish to withdraw after filing, the withdrawal deadline for the 2025 election is Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Contact our office and we will assist with this process. Filing fees cannot be refunded.