San Luis Opens Candidate Packets for 2026 Municipal Elections

The City of San Luis formally notified prospective candidates on January 5 that candidate packets for the 2026 municipal elections can be picked up at City Hall. The announcement included key timelines, a summary of statutory eligibility requirements and instructions to contact the City Clerk’s Office for further information.

Nomination and petition filing was scheduled to begin March 7, 2026; however, because that date falls on a Saturday the city set March 9 as the effective first day for filings. The filing window closes April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. City officials emphasized the fixed deadline and the role of the City Clerk’s Office in accepting and processing candidate paperwork.

Seats to be filled include the office of mayor and seats on the city council. The public notice summarized eligibility under state law: candidates must be U.S. citizens, meet the minimum age requirement, satisfy residency standards, and may not hold disqualifying felony convictions unless civil rights have been restored. Prospective candidates are directed to the City Clerk’s Office for clarification on paperwork, timelines and specific documentation required to complete a filing.

The timing and procedural details matter for both prospective officeholders and residents who will choose their municipal leaders. Municipal officials set policy that affects local services, budgets, land use and community priorities; the field of candidates and the mechanics of filing influence who appears on the ballot and how representative the choices will be for voters. For candidates, the effective March 9 start and April 6 close give roughly a month to assemble nominating petitions and meet statutory requirements, a window that underscored the need for early preparation.

The City Clerk’s Office serves as the administrative backbone of local elections, responsible for ensuring filings comply with state law and municipal rules. Prospective candidates should consult the office promptly to confirm eligibility, understand petition thresholds and learn the procedural steps for submitting nomination documents. Voters and community groups monitoring the election should note the filing dates and expect the candidate field to begin taking shape after March 9.

This announcement is the first formal step in the calendar for San Luis’ 2026 municipal races. Residents interested in candidate information or in serving themselves should contact the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall for the packet and guidance on next steps.