Article VII, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Minnesota

Every person who by the provisions of this article is entitled to vote at any election and is twenty-one (21) years of age is eligible for any office elective by the people in the district wherein he has resided thirty days previous to the election, except as otherwise provided in the Constitution and law of the United States.

Contact the City Clerk with questions at 952-949-8414.

Campaign Finance Reports

City Council candidates must complete Campaign Financial Reports (PDF) when their campaign committees raise or spend more than $750. These are to be filed with the City Clerk's office.

• Initial report is due within 14 days after receiving contributions or making disbursements of more than $750
• Subsequent reports are due 10 days before and 30 days after the election, and each year by Jan. 31 until a final report is filed
• Final report is due when all debts are settled and all assets are disposed of in excess of $100

Campaign Financial Report Certification of Filing

Every candidate must complete a Certification of Filing (PDF) within seven days of a general election in which their name is on the ballot. Even if an initial report was never required or filed, the certification must be completed.

Reports are posted as received on the Campaign Finance Reports page.

Becoming a Candidate for Elected Office in Minnesota

Campaigning in Minnesota

Eden Prairie Campaign Guidelines