Key Dates

Important dates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections are listed below:

• May 1, 2026: First day candidates can file nomination papers and first day third party advertisers can register
• August 21, 2026: Nomination Day - on Nomination Day, nominations may only be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
• August 21, 2026: Nomination Day - a candidate who wishes to withdraw their nomination must notify the clerk in writing before 2:00 p.m.
• August 24, 2026: Clerk Certifies List of Candidates - all nominations to be examined and certified by 4:00 p.m. and declare the candidate(s) elected by acclamation.
• October 23, 2026: Last day third party advertisers can register
• October 26, 2026: Election/Voting Day
• October 27, 2026: Official election results declared 
• November 15, 2026: New term of Council commences 
• December 1, 2026: Inaugural Council meeting