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As the deadline for filing in the local May 2 elections arrived on Friday, February 13, a handful of candidates signed up, resulting in contested races for seats on the city council, and school and water district boards. 

By the end of the day, four candidates had filed for three open seats on the Canadian City Council. All four candidates—incumbents Gary Prater, Wendie Cook and Ashlee Talley, and newcomer Jennifer Ford—signed up as the deadline approached, setting up a contested council race in May. 

The local political season kicks off next Wednesday, January 14, when candidates may officially begin filing for seats on the City Council and school and hospital boards. Aspirants for public office will have their choice of ten open seats which will be decided in May 2, 2026 elections. 

The deadline to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5 pm.

Details about filing and eligibility for openings on each board are as follows:

Canadian City Council

Candidate filing continues for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 4 city council and hospital, school and groundwater district board elections.

Candidate filing begins tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 17, for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 4 city council and hospital, school and water district board elections.

Filing ends on Friday, Feb. 16, at 5 pm. Details about filing and eligibility for each governmental entity are as follows:

Canadian City Council