City Candidates

2026 candidate filing for local offices up for election: 

  • May 19 - June 2, 2026, ending at 5 p.m.

Candidates for local offices, including the Rochester Public School Board, will be posted below at the end of each day of the filing period.

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  • Q&A Request Form: Submit questions regarding the City and your prospective role in City Council
  • Q&A Form Report: A log of questions and answers submitted via the Q&A Request Form
  • Records Center: Submit a form to request data records

Further information about school board candidates can be found on the Rochester Public Schools website.

Find information about filing on the Running for Office page.

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Rochester, MN 55904

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FAX: 507-328-2901

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