What Will It Really Take?
From the Secretary of State website.
Let’s talk about what it takes to get on the Minnesota general election ballot. According to the Minnesota Secretary of State, "A candidate who is running for a federal or state office as a member of a minor political party or as an independent candidate must file by Nominating Petition to have their name placed on the general election ballot."
For the U.S. Senate, which is a statewide election, I need to gather 2,000 signaturesThis Nominating Petition must be submitted to the filing officer during the designated filing period, and all signatures must be collected within that timeframe.
Here are the key details:
Filing Office : Candidates for President, Vice-President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative must file with the Secretary of State.
Filing Period: For U.S. Senate candidates, the filing opens on May 19, 2026, and closes on June 2, 2026, at 5 PM.
That means it’s just a matter of getting the green light to say, "Yes, Andrew Burak, you can be on the ballot for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026."
Allowing only a mere 153 days, I’ll be officially recognized as a candidate. That’s all I get as a regular person stepping up to represent the needs of the people.
Together, let’s make our voices heard!
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Help, that YOU can do.
As I prepare to launch my campaign for the United States Senate, I need your help to hit the ground running! One of my first tasks is to collect enough signatures to secure a place on the ballot for this important race — and I can’t do it without you.
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To make this happen, I’ll be traveling across Minnesota over the course of two weeks (05/19/26 - 06/02/26) to meet as many of you as possible while gathering signatures. But to do this effectively, I need your support ahead of time!
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Here’s How You Can Help:
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Take a moment to check out the official Secretary of State Minnesota petition template (2025) and email us "Name, City or township and county details. This will allow me to organize routes efficiently and ensure I can meet with you and many others in your community during this journey.
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Your early support will be a game-changer, helping us maximize every moment on the road. Together, we can build a movement that will represent the voice, values, and vision of Minnesota in Washington, D.C.