Ad#12444625 07/02, 07/30/2026
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF ELECTION QUALIFYING INFORMATION
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida will hold a municipal election to elect Council Members.
Term of Office – staggered, continuous three-year rotation, through November 2028.
Eligibility – Each candidate seeking the office of Council Member shall be domiciled within the city for at least one (1) year immediately prior to the time of qualifying. The members of the city council shall be domiciled within the City of Cape Canaveral and shall have and possess the qualifications of registered voters of the City of Cape Canaveral.
Qualifying Period - Monday, August 3, 2026 at 12 noon through Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12 noon.
According to Florida State Statutes 99.012, no person may qualify as a candidate for more than one public office and no officer may qualify as a candidate for another municipal public office if the terms or any part thereof run concurrently with each other without resigning from the office presently held. The resignation is irrevocable and written resignation must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the first day of qualifying for the office sought. State law requires candidates for municipal office to comply with state regulations and accounting instructions for candidates and committees as set forth in the statutes.
Candidates shall file qualifying papers with the City Clerk’s Office at: City Hall, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
For more information please call (321) 868-1220 x206/207 or
email: cityclerk@capecanaveral.gov