2027 Board Election
The PERA Board of Trustees will start the election process to fill five open board positions in late summer 2026.
Open Positions
Five board positions will be elected to serve four-year terms. The open positions are:
- three positions for active employees representing the Coordinated, Police & Fire, and Correctional Plans,
- one position for an active member of the Police & Fire Plan, and
- one position for a former PERA member currently receiving a retirement or disability benefit.
Running for a Position
Election information and candidate application forms will be available on PERA’s website in August 2026. Interested candidates can review the application requirements and materials at that time.
Voting Information
The five open board positions are elected by active members and benefit recipients of PERA’s General, Police & Fire, and Correctional Plans.
If you participate in the Public Employees Defined Contribution Plan (Public Employees DCP) or the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plans (SVF DBP or SVF DCP), you cannot vote unless you also participate in the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional Plan.
If you are eligible to vote, voting materials will be mailed to you at the end of December 2026. Votes can be submitted by mail or electronically. Voting closes on January 31, 2027.
2027 Board Election Timeline
August 2026
Election information and candidate application forms will be available on PERA's website and social media platforms.
October 2026 (per statute)
- Candidate filing is accepted for seven days beginning October 1.
- No candidates may withdraw their name after October 15.
December 2026–January 2027
- Ballots are distributed and voting begins.
- January 31, 2027: last day votes will be accepted (postmarked).
February 18, 2027
- Election results are certified by the board.
Learn More
Refer to the Board of Trustees page to learn more about the PERA Board of Trustees, board position responsibilities, and upcoming elections.
Questions? Contact Gladys Rodriguez by phone at 651-201-2691 or by email at gladys.rodriguez@mnpera.org.