Where to File
Hermantown Governmental Services Building – City Hall, 5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown, MN 55811
When to File
Tuesday, May 19th through Tuesday, June 2nd
Between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (except on June 2nd, the office will be open until 5 p.m.)
Note: Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Election Staff will be out of the Office on May 28, 2026 for a mandatory County wide election training.
What to File – Candidate Filing Forms and Information PLEASE REVIEW ALL ITEMS
- Information to Candidates – Memo from the City Clerk
- Campaign Manual
- Affidavit of Candidacy
- Candidate Information Form
- Affidavit of Withdrawal
- Campaign Financial Report
- Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing
- MNDOT Sign Placement Memo
- MNDOT Information On Signs in Right of Way
- Signs & Ground Signs Zoning Ordinance
- Memo on Auto Dialing
The following dates are in accordance with Minnesota Statues:
- Candidate filing opens on May 19th, 2026
- Candidate filing closes on June 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Candidate withdrawal deadline is June 4th, 2026
- Term begins in January 2027
For more information on Candidate Filing Periods, click HERE.
Councilmember (2 positions)
- Term: 4 years
- Term Begins: January 4, 2027
- Salary: $675/month
- Filing Fee: $10
Campaign Reporting Requirements
Campaign Finance Reports must stay online for four years. Contribution limits $600.
Campaigns for County, City, Township, School District, or Other Political Subdivision Office
The requirements in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 211A apply to these offices and are in addition to requirements in a local charter. Required campaign reports for the county, city, township, school district, and other political subdivision offices are filed with the filing officer for the office.
Campaign reporting requirements under 211A: Campaign Finance Reports Due by Candidates / Listed Below:
NOTE: Must be completed by any candidate that raises or spends more than $750.
Initial Report (Candidate or Committee Report) An initial report must be filed within 14 days after a candidate or committee raises or spends more than $750. Additional required reports must be filed once an initial report is filed.
NOTE: The following reports are due only if an “initial report” has been filed
These reports are due during Election Year (an “Election Year” is any year in which the candidate’s name or a question appears on the ballot).
Pre-Primary Report
Due 10 days before the Primary or Special Primary. This report covers the period from where the previous report left off, up to five days before when it is due.
Pre-General Report
Due 10 days before the General Election or Special Election. This report covers the period from where the pre-primary report left off, up to five days before when it is due.
Post-General Report
Due 30 days after the General Election or Special Election. This report covers the period from where the pre-general report left of, up to five days before when it is due.
Year-End Report
A year-end report is due on January 31 of each year following the year when the initial report is filed. Additional reports are required in a year when the candidate’s name or the ballot question a committee is working for or against appears on the ballot.
Final Report
A candidate or committee may file a final report once all debts are paid and all assets in excess of $100 in the aggregate are disposed of. Filing a final report ends campaign reporting activity, but a new initial report must be filed if the candidate or committee raises or spends more than $750 after this point.
Note: Once a “Final Report” is filed, no further subsequent reports are required to be filed.
NOTE: All candidates must complete this form:
Certification of Filing
Due 7 days after the General Election or Special Election. A certification of filing must be filed regardless if a candidate or committee raises or spends enough to file an initial report. It indicates to the filing officer that either all the required campaign reports have been filed or the candidate or committee did not raise or spend more than $750 in the calendar year. The Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing form is available for download from the Campaign Forms and Handouts Page of the Secretary of State’s website.
The Campaign Financial Report form and the Campaign Manual are also available for download from the Secretary of State’s website. The Campaign Manual contains additional information regarding campaign reporting and campaign practices.
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Results – ranging from the City level to regional, state-wide, and national – for how the City of Hermantown voted can be found below.
Election Results
In 2024, engagement in Hermantown stayed at a solid comparative level, with 83.6% voting in General/Presidential Election.
In 2022 – Hermantown experienced 73.6% voter turnout for the State General Election
In 2020 – Hermantown experienced a record-setting 86.3% voter turnout for the General/Presidential Election
In 2018 – Hermantown experienced 81.2% voter turnout for the State General Election
In 2016 – Hermantown experienced 80.9% voter turnout for the General/Presidential Election