Candidate Information
Candidate Filing Packet
All Candidates
- must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
- must have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
- must be 21 years of age or more upon assuming office
- must have maintained residence in their district for at least 30 days before the general election
Write-In Candidate Information: A write-in candidate must file a written request with the City Clerk's office no later than 7 days before the general election
Local jurisdictions may have ordinances restricting the number and size of signs. If a jurisdiction does have such ordinances, in an even year these ordinances cannot be enforced for a specified time before and after election day. (Minnesota Statutes 211B.045). In jurisdictions which have no sign ordinance, campaign signs may be posted in any size and number throughout the year. Legislative Code
The Minnesota Department of Transportation's webpage contains information about signs along highway right of way.
Information Websites for Candidates
- Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
- Secretary of State: Become a Candidate
Municipal Candidate Filings
Councilor At Large (2)
- Terese Tomanek
- Jordan Johnson
- Derek Medved
- Zachary Davis Moder
- Asher Estrin Haire
Councilor - Second District (Precincts 8-13)
- Diane Desotelle
- Pierre Tournier
- Chris Adatte
Councilor - Fourth District (Precincts 21-27)
- Tara Swenson
- David Clanaugh
Frequently Asked Questions
For City of Duluth offices, the fee is $20.00
- Must be an eligible voter in the subdivision in which you seek the nomination for office.
- Must be at least 21 years of age or more upon assuming office.
- Must reside in your election district for at least 30 days prior to the general election on November 4, 2025
- All candidates need to file this report.
- All candidate committees need to file a separate report.
- The Minnesota Campaign Manual is also available online.
- When either the candidate or candidates committee receives and/or disburses $750, the first report is required within 14 days.
- In addition to the $750 filing requirement, the dates listed below are the dates that ALL candidates and committees need to file a report. This report is NOT to be an accumulative report, but from the date of the last report.
- The City of Duluth election precinct map is available from the City Clerks Office for $12.00.
- City of Duluth election precinct maps
- The Secretary of State also sells city election maps. The order form can be accessed online.
- The City Clerks Office sells precinct finders for $15.00.
- Use the Secretary of State's Precinct Finder online at: http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
The Secretary of State’s office sells voter registration lists for various prices, depending on the area requested and the media type. The order form can be accessed online.
