Filing for Office
Candidate Filing
Candidate Filing
March Township Elections
The filing period for the Tuesday, March 14 township elections opened today (Jan. 3) and runs through Tuesday, Jan. 17.
A total of 15 Wright County townships will conduct township board elections this year. In Minnesota, most township elections are held on the second Tuesday in March. Some townships have exercised the option of having elections biennially in November and won’t be electing new board members in March. Depending on the township, a board may consist of township supervisors, a clerk, a treasurer or a clerk/treasurer.
Anyone who files, but later wishes to withdraw has until 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 to withdraw his or her candidacy.
To file for office, the submission of an affidavit of candidacy is required with your local township clerk. There is a $2 filing fee. Contact your local township clerk for more information and when and where filings will be accepted. Here are some links to access the applicable information:
To access a candidate filing affidavit, click here: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/media/1027/affidavit-of-candidacy.pdf
To access an affidavit of withdrawal, click here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/26922/Affidavit-of-Withdrawal
To see what offices are up for elections in individual townships, click here: https://www.co.wright.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/27581/2023-March-Township-Elections
View Candidate Filings
Federal Office – Candidates for federal office must file with the Office of the Secretary of State
State and Judicial Office – Candidates for state and judicial office may file with the Office of Secretary of State or with the Wright County Elections Office.
County Office – Candidates file with the County Elections Office
Municipal Office – Candidates file with their municipal clerk
School District Office – Candidates file with the school district clerk
Where to File | Office of the Secretary of State
180 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155
| County Election Office
Wright County GC Suite 1400 3650 Braddock Ave NE Buffalo, MN 55313
Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 a.m. May 31 Hours 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Who can File | Federal, State, Judicial candidates | State, Judicial, County, SWCD candidates |
Candidate Eligibility
Basic eligibility requirements for all candidates are as follows:
- Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
- Must not have filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
- Must be 21 years or age or older upon assuming office
- Must have maintained residence in their district for at least 30 days prior to the general election
- Depending on what office you file for their may be additional requirements. Visit this page for information on additional requirements.
Filing Process
Submit an affidavit of candidacy to your local election official
Your affidavit should include your name in exactly the way you would like it presented on the ballot, including spelling and capitalization.
Affidavits must be signed in the presence of a notary or an individual authorized to administer oaths.
With your affidavit you will also need to pay your filing fee or submit a petition in place of your filing fee.
Filing Fee Schedule
- United States Senator: $400
- United States Representative: $300
- Governor, Lt Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor and Secretary of State: $300
- State Senator or Representative: $100
- Judicial Office: $300
- County Office: $50
- Soil & Water District Supervisor: $20
If filing for a federal or state partisan office as an independent or minor political party you must submit a nominating petition. Please visit the OSS site for more information.
Withdrawal
Candidates may withdraw from participation in the election by filing an affidavit of withdrawal with the filing officer. The deadline for candidate withdrawal is June 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
Late Filing Period
Candidates filing for municipal or school district offices without a primary may file during the late filing period. The late filing period lasts from Aug 2 – Aug 16. Candidates for municipal office must file with their city clerk. Candidates for school district offices should file with their school district clerk.
Campaign Filing Packet
The Secretary of States office candidate resource page has all the forms and information needed to file for office and to administer your campaign.
Notice of Offices to be filled
Offices up for election in Wright County for 2022
Contact Us
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Tyler Webster
Elections Manager
3650 Braddock Ave NE
Suite 1400
Buffalo, MN 55313
Phone: 763-684-2392
Fax: 763-682-7873
Email: County Election Staff
Lanette Paumen
Absentee Voting
Phone: 763-682-7692
Email: County Election Staff
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.