WORTHINGTON — With candidates already vying for your vote on a national level, now is the time for local individuals to get involved in the process and consider campaigning for open seats on the City Council, School Board, and County Commission. It’s coming again.
Nobles County residents can apply to run for office at the county, state and federal level starting Tuesday until June 4. Meanwhile, those wishing to apply for positions at the city and school district levels will be able to do so starting in July. From the 30th to August 13th.
Nobles County Auditor-Treasurer Joyce Jacobs said there are several positions in the county up for election this year, but some positions have different filing dates than others.
“Candidates interested in serving as Nobles County Commissioners for Districts 1, 2, and 4 or as Supervisors for Soil and Water Conservation Districts 1, 2, and 3 may apply to the Nobles County You must file an affidavit of candidacy with the Auditor’s Office. The filing period begins May 21 at 8 a.m. and ends June 4 at 5 p.m.,” Jacobs said. “There are several other federal, state, and judicial races, and the filing period is May 21 to June 4. Federal candidates must file with the Secretary of State’s office, but state For legislative and judicial elections, you have the option to file with the Secretary of State or your local county auditor’s office. The filing period for federal, state, and judicial agencies is the same as for county, school, and city offices. The filing period for presidential candidates is based on the candidate’s party affiliation. ”
Several mayoral and city council positions throughout Nobles County will be open to applications, as will school board positions.
“Candidates interested in serving on the City Council or Board of Education must file an affidavit of candidacy with their respective city or school officials. Nobles County cities and school districts are scheduled to hold the August primary election. “Because they are not participating in the He pointed out that the election had been moved to the next date. They will not be on the November ballot and will not participate in the August primary. There is also a late submission period from July 30th to August 13th.
Minnesotans who are 21 years of age or older may apply for office (at the time they hold office). The individual must have resided in her electoral district for at least 30 days prior to the election and meet the following criteria:
- School board members must not have been convicted of a crime that would require them to register as a predatory offender under Minnesota Statute 243.166.
- U.S. senators must be Minnesota residents at the time of their election, be at least 30 years of age at the time of their inauguration, and have been U.S. citizens for at least nine years from the time of their inauguration.
- Members of the U.S. House of Representatives must be residents of Minnesota at the time of their election, at least 25 years of age at the time of their inauguration, and U.S. citizens for at least seven years from the time of their inauguration.
- State judicial officers must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
- A state senator or state representative must have lived in Minnesota for at least one year before the general election and must have resided in his or her district for at least six months before the general election.
Jacobs said voters in Mineostan can register on Election Day to participate in the democratic process, but it is better for voters to register sooner rather than later.
“Minnesota has ‘Election Day Registration,’ but we encourage everyone to register at the office or online before Election Day,” she said. “Registered voters who change their name or have a new address, even if they just moved across the street, must update their registration information. This can be done at our office or online. , which will make the process smoother on election day.”
For more information, visit bit.ly/become-a-candidate.
Samuel Martin became a reporter for the Globe in September 2023. He holds a bachelor’s degree in media studies from the University of Sioux Falls.
