Candidate Filing and Information

Farmington City Council Open Seats on the 2026 General Election Ballot - Nov. 3, 2026

Mayoral Seat
Special Election to fill the remaining 2 years of a 4-year term
Jan. 1, 2027 - Dec. 31, 2028

Two Councilmember Seats
4-year term from Jan. 1, 2027 - Dec. 31, 2030

Per Minnesota Statutes 412.02, subdivision 2, "Terms of elective officers shall commence on the first Monday in January following the election at which the officer is chosen. All officers chosen and qualified as such shall hold office until their successors qualify."

2026 Candidate Forums

League of Women Voters (Farmington is listed under Dakota County)
Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Affidavits are filed in alphabetical order by Office.

Affidavits of Candidacy Filed for Farmington - Candidate Filing Opens Tuesday, July 14 and Closes Tuesday, July 28

Candidate Office Affidavit of Candidacy
     
     
     

How to Search for Candidate Filings on the Minnesota Secretary of State's Website:

All Affidavits of Candidacy filed with the City of Farmington are listed above. You may also visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office at https://candidates.sos.mn.gov to:

  • Perform a Basic Search by State, Federal, or Judicial Office;
  • Search by Office Title;
  • Search by Office (i.e., State & Federal, County, City/Township, School District, or Hospital District);
  • Search by Candidate Name; and
  • Download a list of candidate filings.

Candidate Requirements to File for Local Office:

  • Must be eligible to vote in Minnesota
  • Must be at least 21 years old when assuming office
  • Must have maintained residence in the City of Farmington for at least 30 days before the General Election
  • Must have no other affidavit on file for any other elected office
  • Must pay the $5 filing fee for local election (filing fees vary for other offices)
  • Must file an Affidavit of Candidacy form in the Office of the City Clerk
  • Must complete and file Campaign Finance Reports

Candidate Filing Dates for 2026: (Minnesota Statute 205.13, subdivision 1a)

  • Filing Opens: Tuesday, July 14
    • City Hall regular office hours: Monday - Thursday 7 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 7 am - 11 am
  • Filing Closes: Tuesday, July 28 at 5 pm
  • An Affidavit of Candidacy for local office must be filed in person at Farmington City Hall, 430 Third Street, Farmington, Minnesota
  • The filing fee of $5 (cash or check only) is non-refundable (Minnesota Statutes 204B.11)
  • The deadline to withdraw from candidacy is 5 pm on Thursday, July 30, and must be filed in person at Farmington City Hall (Minnesota Statutes 205.13, subdivision 6).

Holding Two Offices at the Same Time

Minnesota Statutes provide that one person cannot hold certain combinations of offices at the same time, with a few exceptions. Review the Compatibility of Offices (PDF) brief written by Minnesota House Research for more information on this topic.