Key Election Dates

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The table below contains important dates for the 2023 election season.

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Date

Deadline or event

May 16

First day to file affidavits of candidacy for White Bear Lake city offices - Wards 1, 3 and 5.

May 30
by 5 p.m.

Last day to file affidavits of candidacy for White Bear Lake city offices - Wards 1, 3 and 5.

Jun. 1
by 5 p.m.

Last day to file affidavits of withdrawal for White Bear Lake city offices - Wards 1, 3 and 5.

Aug. 1

First day to file affidavits of candidacy for cities and school districts without the potential of a primary.

Aug. 15

Last day to file affidavits of candidacy for cities and school districts without the potential of a primary.

Aug. 17

Last day to file affidavits of withdrawal for cities without the potential of a primary.

Sep. 12 8-week report due for Saint Paul and ISD 625 candidates on the ballot who have open campaign committees.

Sep. 22

Begin absentee voting for Nov. 7 general election.

Oct. 17

Preregistration deadline for general election.

Oct. 24 2-week report due for Saint Paul and ISD 625 candidates on the ballot who have open campaign committees.

Oct. 27

Pre-general election campaign financial reports due (4:30 p.m.) for city and school district candidates on the ballot who have open committees (excluding Saint Paul and ISD 625).

Oct. 31  Extended hours and expanded locations for in-person absentee voting

Nov. 4

Extended hours for absentee voting for general election: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Nov. 7

General election – polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Nov. 14

Certification of filing for campaign financial reports due from all candidates.

Dec. 7

Post-general election campaign financial reports due.