Candidates must be:

• Eligible to vote in Minnesota
• At least 21 years old upon assuming office
• Not running for another office in the upcoming election
• A Minnetonka resident at least 30 days before the general election

Before your name can appear on the ballot, you must take the following steps:

1. Review candidate eligibility requirements, the candidate information packet and the required financial reports.
   • Please note: If you have already received at least $50 in contributions or distributions, you may need to submit your initial financial report before you file for office.
2. File for office at the Minnetonka City Clerk’s Office, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., during the open filing period.
   • You will need to complete an affidavit of candidacy and pay the $5 filing fee.
   • Your name will appear on the ballot exactly as you write it in the top box of the Minnesota affidavit of candidacy form.
   • While campaigning and preparing for this election, you must ensure that your financial reports are current and that you are filing all required reports with the city clerk’s office.

A candidate information packet providing general information on running for Minnetonka City Council will be provided closer to the 2025 candidate filing period. Candidates should seek their own legal counsel to ensure their efforts comply with the law.

State law and Minnetonka City Charter require candidates to file several financial reports.

• Visit our Campaign Finance Reports page for more information and to access downloadable versions of the required forms.

State law doesn't allow local governments to post links or bios of candidates running for office. 

Visit the Secretary of State's candidate filings website for lists of candidates and their websites, if they provided one.