CITY OF BACKUS, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DATES
The following City of Backus, Minnesota offices will be voted for at the state general election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Candidates may begin filing for these offices on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, through Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during regular City Hall business hours. Please call (218) 947-3221 to arrange a time to file. The city clerk’s office will also be open from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm on July 28, 2026, for candidates to file.
Mayor – 2 Year Term
City Council – 2 Positions/4 Year Term
City Council – Special Election for Term Expiring January 8, 2029
(to fill vacancy in office)
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 requirements.
Nicole Morcomb, City Clerk/Treasurer
City of Backus, MN
Echo Journal: June 24, 2026
Posted: June 24th, 2026
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES FOR 2026
NEW THIS YEAR: in accordance with Minnesota State Statute, candidates at the time of filing must present a valid ID photo with current name and address OR present a photo ID (can be expired) and one approved document with current name and address.
Approved documents with current name and address include:
- Bill, account, or start of service statement due/dated within 30 days of the beginning of the candidate filing period, such as:
- Phone, TV, or internet
- Solid waste, sewer, electric, gas, or water
- Banking or credit card
- Rent or mortgage
- Residential lease or rent agreement valid through Election Day
- Current student fee statement
You can find more information on Candidate Filing on our Elections page: Elections | City Of Backus