Candidates

File for Office

Candidate Information

• Become a Candidate
• Candidate Filings

Filing for Office

Candidates can file with Goodhue County if it is a:

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

When you file, you will:

1. Submit an Affidavit of Candidacy (County & Special District) or Affidavit of Candidacy (State & Judicial)
2. Pay the Candidate Filing Fee or Petition in Place of Filing Fee
3. 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.

It is the candidate's responsibility to understand all the laws and rules related to running for elected office. You are encouraged to review all the Candidate forms and handouts: 

• Candidate Filing Packet

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

Additional Information

• So You Want to be a County Commissioner
• Duties of a County Commissioner