Election Information
If you are looking for information on filing for a federal, state, or local office visit the "Become a Candidate" page on the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State website: www.sos.mn.gov
Affidavits of Candidacy can also be filled out at the City Clerk's office for the City of Butterfield.
The City of Butterfield vote by mail ballot and on election day may vote at the: Watonwan County Courthouse
710 Second Avenue S
St. James, MN 56081
You can also find names of candidates and questions that will be on the ballot for your precinct, Voter Registration Lookup, and Absentee Ballot Status at: myballotmn.sos.mn.gov
City offices include Mayor and Council Member
City offices typically have a term length of two or four years. Contact the City Clerk to learn which offices will be on the ballot at the upcoming election. The clerk will also have information about filing for any special elections to fill vacancies.
Qualifications
Candidates for an elected city office must:
* be eligible to vote in Minnesota
* be at least 21 years old upon assuming office
* have maintained residence in their district for at least 30 days before the general election
* have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election (unless authorized by Minn. Stat. 103C.315, subd. 6)
Information about other qualifications for city offices is available from the city clerk