2026 Municipal Election
Election Information
Elections for a City Commission seat in the City of Key West are held in even-numbered years on the date established by the Florida Election Code for the national primary election. Any run-off election is held during the national general election in November.
Key West has six single-member districts, each represented by a commissioner, and a mayor who runs at large and represents the entire city. The mayor's term is two years, and each commissioner serves a four-year term. Municipal elections are non-partisan.
This upcoming election is for the following City of Key West Commission seats:
Mayor of Key West
City Commissioner, District II
City Commissioner, District IV
City Commissioner, District V
Residents interested in running for a seat on the City Commission are encouraged to contact the City Clerk's office to pick up a candidate packet.
Click here to see the announced candidates for the upcoming 2026 election.
Important Dates for City of Key West Elections
Primary: Books Close on July 20, 2026
- Early Voting for Primary Election:
- August 3-August 15, 2026, daily 8:30 AM-5:00 PM at the Supervisor of Elections.
- Primary Election: August 18, 2026, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM at your Polling Place.
General: Books Close on October 5, 2026
- Early Voting for General Election:
- October 19-October 31, 2026, daily 8:30 AM-5:00 PM at the Supervisor of Elections.
- General: November 3, 2026, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM at your Polling Place.
Alternative Petition Method:
- Petition amount required for each seat on the City Commission:
- Mayor-137 Petitions.
- City Commissioner District II - 15 Petitions.
- City Commissioner District IV - 27 Petitions.
- City Commissioner District V - 24 Petitions.
- Last Day to submit petitions for verification:
- May 11, 2026, at 12 noon to the Supervisor of Elections.
Qualifying Week for candidates:
- Begins at 12 noon on Monday, June 8, 2026.
- Ends at 12 noon on Friday, June 12, 2026.