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Election Information

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The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for election administration in Edina.  

Minnesota’s 2008 Precinct Caucuses
Minnesota’s three major political parties will hold precinct caucuses on Feb. 5, 2008. The three major parties are the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL), Independence and Republican parties.

Citizens can visit the following website to find the location of their caucus: www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/voterinfo/caucus/options.jsp

or

Contact the political party of their choice for information about precinct caucus locations or questions about the caucus process.

  • DFL Party -- 651-293-1200

  • Independence Party -- 651-487-9700

  • Republican Party -- 651-222-0022

2008 Elections

  • Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008

  • General Election Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008

The 2008 elections will include various federal, state, county, judicial and local offices. 

Municipal Election
In conjunction with the State General Election, Edina will hold its municipal election Nov. 4, 2008. Edina voters will elect their Mayor and two Council members at the November General Election. Terms for these Council positions are four years beginning Jan.1, 2009 and ending Dec. 31, 2012. 

People interested in running for office in Edina must file an affidavit of candidacy. The filing period will be open from Aug. 26, 2008 through Sept. 9, 2008 at 5 p.m.

To file for office, an individual must meet the following requirements:

  • Candidate must be an eligible voter.

  • Is, or will be on assuming the office, 21 years of age or more.

  • Maintained residence in the district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the General Election.

Candidates must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay a $5 filing fee with the City Clerk's office at City Hall,4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN  55424. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, contact City Clerk Debra Mangen, 952-826-0408.

Election Campaign Signs

Minnesota State Statutes and the Edina City Code regulate the placement of campaign signs.

Following is a short summary of some of the regulations:

  • No signs shall be placed in the right-of-way without the permission of the property owner.

  • No signs should interfere with regulatory signs and traffic control devices.

  • Minnesota State Statute 211B.045 states campaign signs may be posted from the Aug. 1 immediately before the State General Election until 10 days after Election Day, and exempts non-commercial signs from any restriction to the size or number during that time.

  • No sign shall be located in such a manner as to impede the view at intersections.

  • No sign shall be attached upon trees, rocks or power poles.

  • No sign shall be placed on parkland, or other publicly owned property or bridges/overpasses.


 

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Refer to City ordinances and state statutes for full details.

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 955-826-0408 with any questions.