Candidates

Candidate Filing 2026

Candidate Filing Important Dates 

Monday, April 20

First Day Filing Officer May Receive Candidate Declarations by Mail
Print a Declaration of Candidacy

Monday, May 4

Official Candidate Filing Week Opens
In-person: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
Online: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday
Online Candidate Filing information

Friday, May 8

Candidate Filing Week Closes. All declarations submitted by mail, in person, and online must be received by the filing officer by 5:00 PM

Monday, May 11

11:00 AM Lot Draw at the Courthouse

5:00 PM Candidate Withdrawal Deadline
Candidate Withdrawal Form (PDF)

Tuesday, May 19

Candidate Statements and Photos Due.  Candidate statement and photo must be submitted by 4:30 PM

Special Election Important Dates

February 10, 2026


January 9, 2026

Target date for mailing military and overseas ballots.

January 23, 2026

Deadline for mailing regular ballots.

February 2, 2026

Deadline to receive new registrations and voter updates online and by mail.

February 10, 2026

Last day for in-person registration

February 10, 2026

Election Day

Candidate Information


Lot Draw 

Candidate Filing News Release