Important Dates

Important dateDate and details
Candidate Nomination PeriodMay 1 to August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. — Closed
Third Party Advertiser RegistrationMay 1 to October 23, 2026, during regular Clerk’s Office hours
Candidate Campaign PeriodBegins when the candidate files their nomination and generally ends December 31, 2026, unless extended in accordance with the Act
Nomination DayAugust 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. — Closed
Deadline to Withdraw a NominationAugust 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. — Closed
Certification of Nominations and Declaration of AcclamationsAugust 24, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. — Completed
Voters’ List Available and Revision Period BeginsSeptember 1, 2026
Voters’ List Revision PeriodSeptember 1 to October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Voter Information Letters MailedExpected during the first week of October 2026
Electronic Voting PeriodOctober 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
Voting DayOctober 26, 2026. Voting closes at 8:00 p.m.
Declaration of Official ResultsAs soon as possible following the close of voting; anticipated October 27, 2026
New Council Term BeginsNovember 15, 2026
Campaign Period EndsDecember 31, 2026, unless the campaign is extended
Initial Financial Statement Filing DeadlineMarch 30, 2027, at 2:00 p.m., for candidates and registered third party advertisers