Filing for office

Learn how you can be a candidate on the ballot.

Candidate filing for 2022

The next candidate filing period will be May 17 - 31, 2022, for the School Board Elections (Special School District #1). More information will be made available closer to that time.

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 2022:

School Board Director At Large (2 positions)
School Board Director District 1
School Board Director District 3
School Board Director District 5

If you want to run for office, these are the steps you take to get your name on the ballot.

Step 1

File initial campaign finance report

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.

Learn more about reporting requirements

Step 2

Complete filing paperwork during candidate filing period

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.

Please bring valid ID. The filing official will verify your eligibility to file for office.
You will receive a copy of the 2022 Candidate Information Packet.
Be prepared to wait if you arrive on the first or last day of filing.
Per Emergency Regulation No. 2021-4, masks are required in the filing space.

When to file

Tuesday, May 17 - Tuesday, May 31

Note: Candidate filing will not be available on Monday, May 30, as our offices will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.

Where to file

To be determined. Check back closer to the candidate filing period.

Withdraw from office

If you wish to withdraw after filing, the withdrawal deadline is Thursday, June 2 at 5 p.m. This process must be completed with election officials at the filing location.

Step 3