Candidate Filing
Candidates for all municipal offices file with Minneapolis Elections in 2025.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Candidate filing period |
July 29 - August 12 |
| Candidate withdrawal deadline | Thursday, August 14, at 5:00 p.m. |
Elections calendar
Learn important dates and deadlines for voting.
2025 Municipal Election: November 4
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early voting period |
September 19 - November 3 (Closed October 13) |
| Early registration deadline |
Tuesday, October 14 Registration deadline is 5 p.m. if registering by paper and 11:59 p.m. if registering online. If you miss this deadline, you can still register on Election Day or through the absentee voting process. |
| Recommended deadline to apply for a ballot |
Tuesday, October 28 |
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Deadlines to return your mail ballot |
Tuesday, November 4 Ballots sent in the mail must arrive by 8 p.m. on November 4. Ballots dropped off in person due by 8 p.m. on November 4. |
| General Election Day |
Tuesday, November 4 Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
Contact us
Address
Elections & Voter Services980 E. Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.