Hometown! Key West is calling on all incumbents, declared candidates, prospective candidates and anyone simply exploring a run for office to participate in its Call for Candidates on Monday, March 9 at 5 p.m. at Salute! restaurant on Higgs Beach.
The event is free and open to the public. Community members can hear directly from those considering leadership roles in the year ahead.
“Local elections matter,” said Hometown! Chair Todd German. “In this unusual political climate, voters are engaged and campaigns are already underway. Before long, qualifying will close and the primary ballot will be set for federal, state, county and local races.”
The 2026 election cycle in Monroe County will include races for state senate, state and U.S. representatives, two county commission seats, three circuit judge seats and one county judge seat. Voters in Key West will also elect a mayor and three city commission members. Additional contests include two seats on the Monroe County School Board, two seats on the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District and three board seats for Keys Energy Services — two representing Key West and one representing the Lower Keys.More information is at hometownkeywest.com or via email to hometownkeywest@gmail.com.
