Key Dates

Key Dates for the 2026 Municipal Election

Date	Details
May 1, 2026	Opening of nomination period for candidates and third party advertisers. Nominations may be filed in person or by an agent with the Office of the Town Clerk beginning on Friday, May 1, 2026 until Thursday, August 20, 2026, during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
August 21, 2026	Nomination Day. Nominations may be filed in person or by an agent with the Office of the Town Clerk beginning on Friday, May 1, 2026 until Thursday, August 20, 2026, during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
October 21 to 25, 2026	Advance vote period. Electors are able to vote at any Advance Vote Location in the Town between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 26, 2026	Election Day. Electors are able to vote at any Voting Location in the Town between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 16, 2026	2026-2030 Term of office begins. Inaugural meeting of Town Council tentatively scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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