Filing for Office

2025 Special Primary Election Senate District 6 Seat


  • Filings begin March 26, 2025 to April 1, 2025.
  • Candidate Withdrawal Deadline

2025 Special Election Dates

Primary Election - April 15, 2025

General Election - April 29, 2025

Requirements for Running for Office

    The filing requirements, filing dates and filing locations depend on which office you are running for. To run for any office, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be an eligible voter.
  • Pay all filing fees or present a Petition in Place of Filing Fee as allowed by statute. Complete an Affidavit of Candidacy.
  • Complete and file Campaign Finance Reports.

Additional information and forms can be found online.

Filing fees

Filing fees are non-refundable per Minnesota Statute 204B.11


  • State Senator or Representative: $100

Additional Candidate Resources