A nominating petition filed on behalf of a candidate for municipal office in a city of the first class shall be signed by eligible voters who maintain residence in the election district from which the candidate is to be elected. The number of signers shall equal 500, or two percent of the total number of individuals who voted in the municipality, ward, or other election district at the last preceding municipal general election, whichever is greater.
1981 c 29 art 7 s 9
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections
Chapter 205 — Municipal Elections
Section 205.02 — Statutes Applicable.
Section 205.07 — City General Election.
Section 205.075 — Town General Election.
Section 205.10 — Municipal Special Elections.
Section 205.105 — Postponement Of Election; Inclement Weather.
Section 205.121 — Nominating Petitions; Cities Of First Class; Signatures.
Section 205.13 — Candidates, Filing.