Fair Campaign Practices and Campaign Financial Reporting

Voting & Elections

Fair Campaign Practices:

Minnesota Secretary of State Campaign Manual
Campaign Signage:
   May be posted from August to November
   Verify local ordinances with each municipality
   Verify Dakota County's policy on placement of signs.

Campaign Financial Reporting Requirements:

Campaign Financial Report

Initial Finance Report
Filed within 14 days of receiving or disbursing contributions of more than $750
Financial Report
During a year when the candidate’s name is on the ballot, at least three finance reports must be filed:
  - 10 days before the primary or special primary
  - 10 days before the general election or special election
  - 30 days after the general or special election.
Annual Report
Required by January 31st of each year and until a Final Report is filed.
Final Report
Filed by a candidate or committee when all debts have been settled and all assets in excess of $100.00 in the aggregate are disposed of.

Required by all elective office candidates (except judicial candidates)
Filing locations for:
- State offices
- County offices Dakota County Property Taxation & Records Attn: Elections in Hastings
- Local offices file with their governing body
Filing Dates:
- Within 14 days after filing an affidavit of candidacy and
- Within 60 days of accepting employment
- While in office Supplementary Statements are filed yearly by April 15th

For additional information:

This page was last updated on: 05/12/2010