Candidates

File for Office

Candidate Information

• Become a Candidate
• So You Want to be a County Commissioner
• Duties of a County Commissioner
• Candidate Filings

Filing for Office

Candidates can file with Goodhue County if it is a:

• County office
• State of judicial office and you reside in Goodhue County

When you file, you will submit a completed Affidavit of Candidacy and a Candidate Filing Fee or Petition in Place of Filing Fee.

• Affidavit of Candidacy for County Offices
• Affidavit of Candidacy for City, Town, and School District Offices
• Candidate Filing Packet

Nominating Petition

If you are running as a member of a major political party or for a nonpartisan office, you do not need to file a nominating petition.

If you are running for a partisan office but not as a member of a major political party, then you must file a Nominating Petition with the required number of signatures.

Campaign Finance

Goodhue County candidate committees file campaign finance reports with us. Reporting is governed by Minnesota statutes 211A and 211B.

Campaign Financial Report Form  View Campaign Finance Reports