Candidate Filing Information

Looking to see who has filed for office? Visit the Office of the Secretary Of State Candidate Filings Page.

Become a Candidate

The first official step as an individual interested in elected office is to complete the Affidavit of Candidacy and file for the office. The form must be notarized.

Filing at Scott County 

Filing hours are 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday with extended hours until 5pm on May 31st. If you wish to file in person, please come to the Customer Service information desk and check in. We are located at 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee. If you should wish to file via drop box or mail, please ensure your affidavit is notarized, enclose the Name Pronunciation Form and the appropriate fee.

Information & Resources Once You're a Candidate (after you have filed)

When you file for office, you're provided with some important papers. We encourage you to review it all. It is the candidate’s (and/or the campaign’s) responsibility to understand all the laws and rules related to running for elected office. There are many other resources that candidates will likely find helpful. We encourage you to review this as well. The information is divided into sections for various elected offices.

Candidate Resources (All)

Commissioner Candidates

  • Association of MN Counties "So you want to be a Commissioner"
  • Association of MN Counties "County Government Structure"
  • Association of MN Counties "County Budget Overview"
  • Scott County Commissioner District Map

County Attorney Candidates

  • Association of MN Counties "County Government Structure"
  • Association of MN Counties "County Budget Overview"
  • Minnesota County Attorneys Association Video - What is a County Attorney?

County Sheriff Candidates

  • Association of MN Counties "County Government Structure"
  • Association of MN Counties "County Budget Overview"

Soil & Water Supervisor Candidates

State Positions

House of Representative, State Senate, Judicial Candidate-District Court and Supreme Court/Court of Appeals: 

As a candidate for election, you will be required to meet various statutory requirements and deadlines. Please review the letter below and the calendar for information about the campaign finance and disclosure deadlines and requirements.