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How to File as a Candidate
Campaign Filing PacketCandidate Requirements
- Must be an eligible voter
- Must be at least 21 years old when assuming office
- Must reside in their district for at least 30 days before the General Election
- Must have no other affidavit on file for any other elected office
- Must pay $5 filing fee for local election
- Must file an Affidavit of Candidacy form in the office of the City Clerk or by mail
- Must complete and file Campaign Finance Reports
Filing Dates for 2022 Mayor and City Council Election
- Opens: May 17, 2022
- Closes: May 31, 2022 at 5 p.m.
- Affidavits of Withdrawal are due to the City Clerk by June 2, 2022 by 5 p.m. (MN Statutes 20513, subd. 6).
- The filing fee is non-refundable (MN Statute 204B.11)
Filing Locations
- Municipal Races:
- Rosemount City Hall, 2875 145th Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068
- County Races:
- State/Federal Races:
For more information, email Rosemount's Office of the City Clerk or call 651-322-2003.
Minnesota Campaign & Public Disclosure Board
Candidates that file with the City of Rosemount for local races will receive a packet of information containing materials regarding campaigning, signage, a precinct map and information on where other material may be obtained. This packet will be reviewed with the candidates at the time of filing.
Minnesota Campaign & Public Disclosure Board Website
Fair Campaign Practices
View the Minnesota Secretary of State Campaign Manual
View the Campaign Filing Packet
Campaign Signage
- May be posted from 46 days prior to the State Primary Election until 10 days after the General Election. (MN State Statute 211B.045)
- May not be placed upon public lands or any street right of way or on private property without the permission of the owner or lessee. Review City campaign sign regulations.
- Posters must verify Dakota County's policy on placement of signs.
Campaign Financial Reporting Requirements
During a year when the candidate's name is on the ballot, at least three finance reports must be filed:
- 10 days before the primary or special primary
- 10 days before the General Election or Special Election
- 30 days after the General or Special Election
- Initial Finance Report must be filed within 14 days of receiving or disbursing contributions of more than $750.
- Annual Report is required by January 31 of each year and until a Final Report is filed.
- Final Report is filed by a candidate or committee when all debts have been settled and all assets in excess of $100 in the aggregate are disposed of.
- Certificate of Filing Report must be filed no later than 7 days after the General Election.
- A Statement of Economic Interest Report is required by all elective office candidates (except judicial candidates)
- within 14 days after filing an affidavit of candidacy; and
- within 60 days of accepting employment.
- While in office, Supplementary Statements are filed annually by January 25.
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