filing deadline

The local political season kicked off last month with the January 14 start of candidate filing for seats on the City Council and school, water district and hospital boards. As the final week of filing opened, only six candidates had filed for the 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 this Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5 pm. 

Canadian City Council

The local political season kicked off last month with the January 14 start of candidate 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

Time is running out for candidates to file in the March 5, 2024, primary elections. Filing began on November 11, and the deadline is on Monday, December 11, at 6 pm.

Some local officials have already announced their intent to seek re-election.