City of Shakopee
Notice of Filing Dates
2026 Municipal Election
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, is the first day for filing an affidavit of candidacy for the city election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in the City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota.
Offices to be filled:
- Mayor – four (4) year term starting January 1, 2027
- Council Member – four (4) year term starting January 1, 2027
- Council Member – four (4) year term starting January 1, 2027
To be eligible as a candidate for the above positions the candidate must be:
- Eligible to vote in Minnesota
- Candidate for no other office in the same election
- 21 years of age upon assuming office
- Resident of the City of Shakopee for 30 days before the general election
The filing period will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Candidates must file in the office of the City Clerk, Shakopee City Hall, 485 Gorman Street, Shakopee, Minnesota. A filing fee of $5.00 or a petition is required. Candidates may withdraw their names from the ballot until 5:00 pm on July 30, 2026.
Date: June 25, 2026
/s/ Richard Parsons
Richard Parsons, City Clerk