Candidate Qualifying for the 2026 Municipal Elections
Published on January 13, 2026
Candidate Qualifying Information for the 2026 Municipal Elections
Most Levy County municipalities will conduct candidate qualifying in January 2026. This is in preparation for the upcoming Municipal Election scheduled for April 7, 2026. Candidate qualifying is a critical step for individuals interested in running for office in their respective municipalities. During this period, candidates must submit all required paperwork to their local city or town hall to secure a place on the ballot.
The following municipalities will qualify from Monday, January 26, 2026, through Friday, January 30, 2026:
- City of Cedar Key
- Cedar Key Water & Sewer District
- Town of Otter Creek
- City of Williston
- Town of Yankeetown
The following municipalities will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026, but will close qualifying one day earlier, on Thursday, January 29, 2026:
- City of Chiefland
- Town of Inglis
Other Municipalities
- Fanning Springs: Qualifying will be held the week of August 24, 2026, due to a later election.
- Town of Bronson: No elections until 2027.
Under Florida law, candidates may prequalify by submitting qualifying documents up to two weeks before the official qualifying period begins. Please note that each municipality has different qualifying days, hours, and seats available. Refer to the attached chart for details, including:
- Qualifying Dates
- Qualifying Hours
- Seats Open
- Contact Information
For questions or additional information, contact the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-486-5163 or email [email protected].