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.

• Affidavit of Candidacy (PDF)
• 2022 Notice of Offices to be voted for at the State General Election (DOC)
• Learn more about filing as a candidate from the MN Secretary of State - Become a Candidate 

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.

• Name Pronunciation Form (DOC)
• MN Secretary of State - List of Candidate Filing Fees  

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)

• 2022 Minnesota Campaign Manual (PDF) - An easy to understand digest of the state laws related to campaigning.
• Affidavit of Candidacy (PDF) - To file for elected office
• Campaign Financial Report Form (PDF)
• Campaign Financial Certification of Filing Form (PDF) - Must be completed by all candidates.
• MN Department of Transportation Letter 2022 (PDF)
• Voter Information Request Form (PDF)
• Map Request Form (PDF)
• Precinct Finder & Polling Place List Request Form (PDF)
• Affidavit of Withdrawal (PDF) - To remove name from ballot.
• Scott County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11: Signs (PDF)
• IRS Fact Sheet - Section 527 Political Organizations Rev. Tax Filing Requirements (PDF)
• Voluntary Disclosure Form (PDF) - Federal & State Offices Only
• MN Automatic Dialing-Announcing Device Law (PDF)

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

• Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District Website

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. 

• Minnesota Campaign Finance Board - House of Representatives (PDF)
• Minnesota Campaign Finance Board- State Senate 
• Minnesota Campaign Finance Board - Judicial Candidate- District Court (PDF) 
• Minnesota Campaign Finance Board - Supreme Court/Court of Appeals (PDF)
• State Representative & Senate Maps - Visit Scott County Redistricting Page for more information. 
• MN Secretary of State Election Results