Running for office

Learn how to run for office in Minneapolis. We do filings for City offices and the Special School District #1.

2021 Candidate Filing

The candidate filing period is July 27-August 10 for the Nov. 2, 2021 Municipal Election.

I want to

File for office

Complete this process to get your name added onto a ballot and potentially elected to office.

See who's filed for office

See a list of candidates who have filed their paperwork to run for office.

Review candidate resources

Read the key resources that people use when running for office.

View campaign sign rules

Learn about the placement of campaign signs. Find who to contact if you see an issue.

Contact us

Candidate & Campaign Questions

Email Elections & Voter Services

Phone

Direct: 612-331-VOTE (8683)

311 or 612-673-3000

TTY

TTY: 612-673-2157

Fax

612-673-2756

Address

Elections & Voter Services
980 Hennepin Ave. E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Last updated on March 16, 2021