Elections & Voter Services
Candidates running for City office file with us. This includes Mayor, City Council, Park & Recreation Board, School Board, and Board of Estimate & Taxation. All other filings are handled by the Minnesota Secretary of State or Hennepin County.
Offices eligible to file with us in 2023:
If you want to run for office, these are the steps you take to get your name on the ballot.
Within 14 days of raising or spending more than $750, you must submit an initial campaign finance report to Minneapolis Elections. Prior to 2022, campaign finance reports were completed with Hennepin County Elections.
You will complete paperwork on site with the filing official. An Affidavit of Candidacy is required for all candidates. Other paperwork and forms may be required. All paperwork will be provided to you at the time of filing.
When to file
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on August 15)
Where to file
2023 Candidate Filing will be located at the Elections & Voter Services office: 980 E Hennepin Ave.
Withdraw from office
If you wish to withdraw after filing, the withdrawal deadline is Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. This process must be completed with election officials at the filing location.
When completing paperwork with the filing officer, you must either:
After having your name added to the ballot, you will need to complete two types of financial reporting.
Statement of Economic Interest
This form covers your personal financial information.
Download Statement of Economic Interest form
Campaign Finance Reports
These forms cover your campaign’s financial activities.
Candidates who reached the $750 threshold will need to submit additional reports:
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Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
