Tuesday, August 25, 2026 / Florence
Florence's filing window closes with 11 names already listed
The official city page lists three mayor candidates and eight council candidates as ballot-bound; new filings are due today and withdrawals close Friday.
Florence's current election page already lists 11 people with a check mark saying they will appear on the ballot: three for mayor, four for partial two-year council terms and four for full four-year council terms. Today's final filing deadline can still change that field.
The November ballot includes one two-year mayor term, two four-year council seats and two partial two-year council seats. Friday, Aug. 28 is the last day for a candidate to withdraw.
Anyone considering a last-day filing should contact the City Recorder rather than trying to reverse-engineer the forms from this paragraph. Voters should treat the city's current list as live, not final, until the filing and withdrawal windows close.
Field notes
What changed: Florence reached its Aug. 25 candidate filing deadline with 11 names already marked for the November ballot on the official city page.
Why it matters: The final candidate field determines who competes for five city positions, including mayor and four council seats.
Who may be affected: Prospective Florence candidates and city voters.