Minnesota Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Minnesota, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Minnesota voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| State Representative | — | 5% |
| State Senator | — | 5% |
| Governor, Lieutenant Governor | — | 5% |
| Attorney General, Secretary Of State, State Comptroller | — | 5% |
2026 petition deadlines
State Representative; State Senator; Governor, Lieutenant Governor; Attorney General, Secretary Of State, State Comptroller
- Primary petition deadline:
- June 2, 2026
- Primary election:
- August 11, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
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How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Minnesota?
Minnesota signature requirements vary by office. State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters; State Senator: 5% of enrolled voters; Governor, Lieutenant Governor: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Minnesota?
For the 2026 cycle in Minnesota, the primary petition deadline is June 2, 2026. Confirm exact dates for your office above and with your election authority.
Can I validate Minnesota petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Minnesota voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 28, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.