How to Run for City Council in Minneapolis, MN

A nonpartisan guide to City Council in Minneapolis. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Last election
November 2, 2021

About City Council

About this position

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Office level
City
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Affiliation
Partisan

Election type

  • CheckPartisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for City Council

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota // Must be at least 21 years of age upon assuming office // Must have maintained residence in the district for at least 30 days before the general election // Must not have filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Filing fee of $250. Petition signatures in lieu of filing fee is 5% percent of the total number of votes cast in the municipality, ward, or other election district at the preceding general election at which that office was on the ballot, but not more than 500 signatures
    Filing period
    July 27, 2021 - August 10, 2021
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    350 S 5th St # 304, Minneapolis, MN 55415
    Filing phone
    612-673-2216
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