Filing Period

Candidate Requirements

1. Candidate must be an eligible voter.
2. Candidate is, or will be on assuming the office, 21 years of age or older.
3. Maintained residence in the district from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the general election. Please visit the poll finder to determine what ward you reside in.

Filing Documents 

• The following forms and fee are required to be filed with the City Clerk when filing for office:
  • Affidavit of Candidacy (PDF)
  • Code of Ethics Disclosure Form (PDF)
  • Statement of Economic Interest (PDF) (due within 14 days of signing Affidavit of Candidacy)
  • $5 filling fee
• Minnesota Secretary Of State - Campaign Filing Packet provides additional Campaign Filing forms, handouts, and website resources.
• Plymouth City Council Candidate Forum (PDF) Save the Date: Monday, September 16 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Below is the list of candidates who have filed for office and are set to be on the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election ballot. Names will be posted to this page at the end of each business day. The deadline to file for office is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Ward 1 City Council Member (Northwest Plymouth)*

Kim Nelson
14895 45th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55446
763-349-0440
nelson4plymouth@gmail.com

Shine Mahi
5975 Vicksburg Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55446
612-978-4827
drmahi@letplymouthshine.com

Ward 3 City Council Member (Southeast Plymouth)

Catherine M. Cesnik
11825 26th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55441
571-275-7757
cesnik@gmail.com

Declan McCrory
1140 Pineview Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55441
612-354-6149
declanforplymouth@gmail.com

Scott Aldrich
12830 11th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55441
612-250-9392
scott@aldrichforplymouth.com

Julie Ritz-Schlaifer
11415 39th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55441
612-508-4167
jritzlaw@gmail.com

At Large City Council Member (Citywide)

Joel Spoonheim
11710 28th Avenue N
Plymouth, MN 55441
612-305-8113
spoonheimforplymouth@gmail.com

Armetha Pihlstrom
3935 Yellowstone Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55446
763-291-8244
support@armethapihlstrom.org

Kraig Urquhart
16115 County Road 6
Plymouth, MN 55447
612-616-7358
kraigforplymouth@gmail.com

*Note: Bernardo Escobedo-Diaz, who had filed for the Ward 1 seat, withdrew on Aug. 14, 2024.

City Council candidates must complete Campaign Financial Reporting Forms (PDF)

• The initial report is due within 14 days after receiving contributions or making disbursements of more than $750.
• Subsequent reports are due:
  • 10 days before the primary or special primary (even if candidate is not on primary ballots)
  • 10 days before the general election or special election
  • 30 days after the general election or special election
  • By Jan. 31 of each year until a final report is filed
• A final report is due when all assets are settled and all assets are disposed of in excess of $100.

• Minnesota Secretary of State – Becoming a candidate for elected office in Minnesota 
• Minnesota Secretary of State – Campaigning in Minnesota
• Campaign Signage Placement – Campaign signage Zoning Ordinance regulations