Minnesota Secretary of State

Candidate Filing Period is now open! The candidate filing period for all federal, state, and county offices in Minnesota begins May 19 and closes June 2 at 5 pm. Visit mnvotes.gov/candidates for more information on filing requirements. #TrustedInfo2026

CANDIDATE RESOURCES Running for office? All candidates, campaigns and committees in Minnesota must follow Minnesota's law on Fair Campaign Practices. To learn more #TrustedInfo2026 on campaigning laws, visit: sos.mn.gov/election-admin…

CANDIDATE RESOURCES The 2026 Campaign Manual is now available online. It includes general information for candidates on campaign financial reporting and fair campaign practices. Download a copy at: sos.mn.gov/media/4908/min… #TrustedInfo2026

CANDIDATE RESOURCES Running for office? Make sure you get your ducks in a row. For filing information and more #TrustedInfo2026 visit sos.mn.gov/about-the-offi…

ICYMI: New Candidate Resources The candidate filing period starts tomorrow! New candidate resources for those running for office are available including webpages on how to file for office, updated affidavits, and the 2026 Campaign Manual. Learn more at: sos.mn.gov/about-the-offi…

Candidate Filing Period starts next Tuesday! Visit mnvotes.gov/candidates for more information on filing requirements. #TrustedInfo2026

SAFE AT HOME NEWS! New legislation passed with unanimous support in both the Minnesota House and Senate that will strengthen protections for Safe at Home participants. For more #TrustedInfo2026 visit: sos.mn.gov/about-the-offi…

Are you running for office? Mark your calendars, the Candidate Filing Period is less than a week away! Visit mnvotes.gov/candidates for more information on filing requirements. #TrustedInfo2026

SPECIAL ELECTIONS TODAY You can check the Voter Information Portal to see if you have a special election today at: myballotmn.sos.mn.gov #TrustedInfo2026

Happy Minnesota Statehood Day! On this day, May 11, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state. sos.mn.gov/about-minnesot…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Youth Day at the Capitol is an annual day of advocacy training and a chance to talk student issues with elected officials. To learn more about this program, visit: sos.mn.gov/elections-voti…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Get answers on voter registration guidelines, who is eligible to vote and pre-registration for 16- and 17-years-old students with the teacher's guide to student voter registration. Learn more at: sos.mn.gov/elections-voti…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Your Vote Matters is a high school voter education program to support MN civics & government teachers. It includes lesson plans on the voting rights & importance of voting, handouts & supporting materials. To learn more: sos.mn.gov/elections-voti…

Today is National Teacher Day! Minnesota was #1 in Youth Voter Turnout in 2024 & it couldn't have happened without some amazing educators. Last year we recognized a number of education organizations for their excellence in growing student civic engagement. sos.mn.gov/about-the-offi…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Learn more about the voting resources and programs for High School Teachers and Educators at: sos.mn.gov/elections-voti…

Upcoming Special Elections in May You can view upcoming special elections on the special elections calendar page at: sos.mn.gov/election-admin…

BUSINESS SERVICES Did you know Business Services has its own Instagram account? Follow @mnsecofstate on Instagram for the latest Business Service news!

BUSINESS SERVICES Curious on how to start a business in Minnesota? Learn more about the process at: sos.mn.gov/business-liens…

Join Secretary Steve Simon and national elections expert David Becker on Thursday, April 30 at 7 PM on what to expect in the midterm elections. Register for the zoom link at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

BUSINESS SERVICES Did you know the Office of the MN Secretary of State has a number of business resources and information online? Learn more at: sos.mn.gov/business-liens