Filing for Office

The 2022 Election cycle is officially upon us.  Below is information on when and where to file. You will also find links to the forms you will need to file throughout your campaign.  Be sure to review candidate eligibility requirements as they vary from office to office.  Please note that the deadline for filing is May 31 at 5:00 p.m.  


When:

Candidates for federal, state, county and soil and water conservation districts may file their affidavit for candidacy beginning on May 17th.  The deadline for filing is May 31st at 5:00 p.m. 

 

Where:

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.

Campaign Filing Packet


Notice of Offices to be filled

Offices up for election in Wright County for 2022