Candidate Filing
List of Candidate Filings: A complete list of all candidate filings may be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State website.
Candidate Filing begins May 19 - June 2, 2020 for the following offices:
- United States Senator
- United States Representative
- State Senator or State Representative
- Judicial Officer
- County Commissioner
- Soil & Water Conservation Supervisor
- City of Stillwater - Contact Beth Wolf at the City to file
There are several ways to file for office with the county. Click the tabs below for instructions.
To file an affidavit of candidacy in person, you must call and make an appointment.
- Call 651-430-6790 and make an appointment with County Elections staff.
- At your appointment you will complete the affidavit of candidacy
- Please also bring your filing fee. We accept check and cash. Checks made out to Washington County Elections. See Filing Fee tab for amounts.
- We will send you home with your candidate filing packet.
* If filing for a Judicial Office: Please bring your law license or a copy. It is required that we keep a copy on file with your affidavit.
To file affidavit of candidacy using the County Government Center Drop Box:
- Complete affidavit of candidacy
- Name as you wish it to be on the ballot
- Address (this can be made private only if you or a member of your household has an order for protection OR if you are filing for Judicial Office)
- It is required by law that you include your phone number. (except if filing for judicial office)
- Campaign Address is only required if your address is private
- Include your website and email address to be shared with voters
- JUDICIAL FILING ONLY: include your law license number on the form and a copy of your license with your affidavit
- OPTION 1: take form to Notary (bank, UPS Store, etc) and sign the document in their presence. Have them sign and stamp the affidavit. Please include the best phone number to reach you to address any questions.
- OPTION 2: sign the form and drop it off at the County Government Center. The County will follow up with you to schedule a brief video or audio call to confirm the details on the affidavit and will sign the document in place of a notary. Please include the best phone number to reach you to schedule this.
- Write out check for your filing fee (see Filing Fee Tab) to Washington County Elections
- Submit completed affidavit and filing fee to Washington County Elections via the drop box at the Washington County Gov’t Center, 14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN.
To file affidavit of candidacy via mail:
- Complete affidavit of candidacy
- Name as you wish it to be on the ballot
- Address (this can be made private only if you or a member of your household has an order for protection OR filing for judicial office)
- It is required by law that you include your phone number (except if filing for judicial office)
- Campaign Address is only required if your address is private
- Include your website and email address to be shared with voters
- JUDICIAL FILING ONLY: include your law license number on the form and a copy of your license with your affidavit
- OPTION 1: take form to Notary (bank, UPS Store, etc) and sign the document in their presence. Have them sign and stamp the affidavit. Please include the best phone number to reach you to address any questions.
- OPTION 2: sign the form and mail it to Washington County Elections. The County will follow up with you to schedule a brief video or audio call to confirm the details on the affidavit and will sign the document in place of a notary. Please include the best phone number to reach you to schedule this.
- Write out check for your filing fee (see Filing Fee tab) to Washington County Elections
- Submit completed affidavit and filing fee to Washington County Elections, PO Box 6, 14949 62nd St N, Stillwater, MN 55082.
To file via email:
- Complete affidavit of candidacy
- Name as you wish it to be on the ballot
- Address (this can only be made private if you or a member of your household has an order for protection OR filing for judicial office)
- It is required by law that you include your phone number (except if filing for judicial office)
- Campaign Address is only required if your address is private
- Include your website and email address to be shared with voters
- JUDICIAL FILING ONLY: include your law license number on the form and a copy of your license with your affidavit
- OPTION 1: take form to Notary (bank, UPS Store, etc) and sign the document in their presence. Have them sign and stamp the affidavit. Please include the best phone number to reach you to address any questions.
- OPTION 2: sign the form and send an electronic copy to: elections@co.washington.state.mn.us . The County will follow up with you to schedule a brief video or audio call to confirm the details on the affidavit and will sign the document in place of a notary. Please include the best phone number to reach you to schedule this.
- For Electronic Payment Information, please call Washington County Elections, 651-430-6790.
- Submit completed affidavit electronically to: elections@co.washington.state.mn.us
To file affidavit of candidacy using fax:
- Complete affidavit of candidacy
- Name as you wish it to be on the ballot
- Address (this can be made private only if you or a member of your household has an order for protection OR filing for judicial office)
- It is required by law that you include your phone number (except if filing for judicial office)
- Campaign Address is only required if your address is private
- Include your website and email address to be shared with voters
- JUDICIAL FILING ONLY: include your law license number on the form and a copy of your license with your affidavit
- OPTION 1: take form to Notary (bank, UPS Store, etc) and sign the document in their presence. Have them sign and stamp the affidavit. Please include the best phone number to reach you to address any questions.
- OPTION 2: sign the form and fax it to 651-430-6178. The County will follow up with you to schedule a brief video or audio call to confirm the details on the affidavit and will sign the document in place of a notary. Please include the best phone number to reach you to schedule this.
- For Electronic Payment Information, please call Washington County Elections, 651-430-6790.
- Submit completed affidavit via fax to: 651-430-6178
- United States Senator: $400.00 (or petition of 2000 signatures)
- United States Representative: $300.00 (or petition of 1000 signatures)
- State Senator or State Representative: $100.00 (or petition of 500 signatures)
- Judicial Officer: $300.00 (or petition of 500 signatures)
- County Commissioner: $50.00 (or petition of 500 signatures)
- Soil & Water Conservation Supervisor: $20.00 (or petition of 500 signatures)