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2024 Election Dates:
March 5, 2024: Presidential Nomination Primary Election
August 13, 2024: Primary Election
November 5, 2024 General Election

The polling place for residents in Backus City limits is the

CASS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER
303 MINNESOTA AVE W
WALKER, MN 56484

Important election notices and samples can be found below.

NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DATES

The following City of Backus, Minnesota offices will be voted for at the state general election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. 

Mayor – 2 Year Term

City Council – 2 Positions/4 Year Term

Candidates may begin filing for these offices on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 through Tuesday, August 13, 2024, during regular City Hall business hours.  The office of the clerk will also be open from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm on August 13, 2024, for candidates to file.

Candidates must file in person at the office of the City Clerk, 112 King Street South, P.O. Box 44, Backus, MN 56435.  Candidates must complete an affidavit of candidacy and pay a $2.00 filing fee at time of filing. 

Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file in person with the Clerk within seven days prior to departure by giving a written affidavit of reasons for absence and completing all other filing documents.