2026 Election
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There will be two (2) offices on the primary election ballot for the City of Waverly in 2025, each holding a 4-year term: City Council Ward 1 and City Council Ward 2. To be placed on the ballot at the Primary Election held on May 12, 2026, you must file at the Election Commissioner's office starting January 5, 2026. A filing fee of 1% of the annual salary is required to be paid at the Waverly City Office, 14130 Lancashire. ($50 for City Council.) The receipt for payment will be a required document for the candidate to bring to the Election Commissioner. The General Election will be held in November.
The incumbent filing period is from January 5, 2026 to February 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. An incumbent is considered anyone who is currently an office holder, even if the person files for a different office.
The nonincumbent filing period is from January 5, 2026 to March 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
For more information on city council duties and responsibilities, please view the Municipal Code under Title III: Administration.