Minnesota HF1378 modifies filing dates and reporting requirements for city elections and candidates.

Minnesota HF1378 amends election laws to adjust the filing periods for city candidates. For cities holding a primary, an affidavit of candidacy for a city office must be filed between 70 and 84 days before the primary. For cities without a primary, the affidavit must be filed between 56 and 70 days before the municipal general election in March or a special election. The municipal clerk's office must remain open for filing from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the filing period.

Minnesota HF1378 modifies filing dates and reporting requirements for city elections and candidates.

Minnesota HF1378 amends election laws to adjust the filing periods for city candidates. For cities holding a primary, an affidavit of candidacy for a city office must be filed between 70 and 84 days before the primary. For cities without a primary, the affidavit must be filed between 56 and 70 days before the municipal general election in March or a special election. The municipal clerk's office must remain open for filing from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the last day of the filing period.