Filing period ends May 31 for fall elections

Those interested in filing for public office have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, to throw their hats in the ring for offices up for election in November.
This filing period is for federal, state, county, city of Luverne and judicial offices.
According to Rock County Auditor Ashly Kurtz, all city and county incumbent candidates have filed for re-election.
Because of redistricting, all county commission seats are up for election. They are Gary Overgaard in District 1, Stan Williamson in District 2, Greg Burger in District 3, Sherri Thompson in District 4 and Jody Reisch in District 5.
The offices of Rock County Sheriff Evan Verbrugge and Rock County Attorney Jeff Haubrich are up for election this fall, and both have filed for re-election.
Jim Veldkamp filed for Soil and Water Supervisor District 5, and no one has yet filed for the SWCD 2 seat.
Ward 1 and 2 seats for Luverne City Council are up for election this year, and incumbents Caroline Thorson and Kevin Aaker have so far filed for election for another term.
There is a second candidate filing period, Aug. 2-16, for all other cities, townships and school districts that hold elections in November.
The Minnesota District 21 State Senate seat is open for election, and incumbent Bill Weber is seeking re-election to another four-year term.
Minnesota District 21A State House seat is up for election this fall, and incumbent Joe Schomacker has indicated he intends to file for re-election to another two-year term.
The offices for Minnesota governor and lieutenant governor are up for election this fall, as are the secretary of state, state auditor, attorney general and judicial offices.
The Minnesota Secretary of State website, sos.state.mn.us, has details on filing information, election timelines and more.
All candidates must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, not have filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election, be at least 21 years of age upon assuming office and have maintained residence in their district for at least 30 days prior to the general election.
Other qualifications may also apply based upon the office the candidate is filing for.