MSRS is seeking candidates to run for the Board of Directors. The deadline to apply to be a candidate is Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The election will be held in February 2026. 

Three positions are up for election in 2026 

  • 2 active members of the General Employees and Unclassified Retirement Plans
     
  • 1 active member of the State Patrol Retirement Plan

Retirees and Correctional Plan members do not have an open position this election cycle. Elections for those positions will be held in 2028.

Questions
If you have questions about the election or how to apply to be a candidate, email www.msrselections@mnretire.gov

How to Become a Candidate

Eligibility
To qualify to be a candidate, you must be a current, active member of the retirement plan. There are no specific experience or educational requirements to be an MSRS Board member.


Forms to complete 
If interested in running for an open position, you must submit these two forms to MSRS by Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. CT. 

  1. Biographical Sketch. Complete and submit this form online or by paper.
     
  2. Nominating Petition. Obtain signatures of 10 current, active members of your retirement plan.

    Important! The MSRS Board of Directors has agreed to allow electronic signatures for the 2026 election. This exception is due to the difficulty potential candidates may experience when trying to obtain original signatures from employees who work remotely. Email MSRSelections@mnretire.gov to request the e-signature version of the Nominating Petition and instructions. MSRS does not provide the tool needed for e-signature.

 

Obtain candidate packet 

The candidate packet includes election information, timeline and the forms to complete. There are several ways to obtain the packet.

  Online: Download and complete the required forms.

  Email: MSRSelections@mnretire.gov. Be sure to specify what position you plan to run for.

  By phone: Call the MSRS Service Center at 1-800-657-5757 or 651-284-7730.

Serving on the Board

  • Board members are responsible for the overall governance of MSRS. Members do not select investments or determine plan asset allocation. These duties are the responsibility of the Minnesota State Board of Investment.
     
  • Board meetings are generally scheduled the third Thursday of odd-numbered months. Meetings are usually three to four hours long, but may be extended a few times each year to provide training and education to board members.
     
  • Members do not receive compensation for their service, but may be eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred while serving on the board for MSRS related business.
     
  • See MSRS Board of Directors for list of current Board members and information about meetings.

Election Timeline

  • Wed, Oct 1, 2025: Deadline to apply to be a candidate.
     
  • Wed, Oct 15, 2025: Last day to withdraw name as a candidate
     
  • Thurs, Feb 5, 2026: Ballots mailed to eligible voters. Voting begins (either online or by paper ballot).
     
  • Mon, March 2, 2026: Deadline to vote.
     
  • Thurs, March 19, 2026: Votes counted. New Board members announced on this website after that date.
     
  • Mon, May 4, 2026: New Board member 4-year term begins.