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Kenneth City has confirmed its timeline for the upcoming March 10, 2026 municipal election, including the official qualifying period for candidates seeking local office. The candidate qualifying period opens Dec. 12.
Voters in Kenneth City will participate in the municipality’s regularly scheduled election on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Officials will announce the specific seats on the ballot as the qualifying window approaches.
Candidate Qualifying Period Opens Dec. 12
The Town has set its qualifying period as follows:
- Opening: Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 a.m.
- Closing: Friday, Dec. 19 at noon
All candidates must submit their qualifying paperwork within this seven-day window to appear on the 2026 ballot.
What Comes Next
Kenneth City will release additional election details — such as offices up for election, candidate requirements, and filing procedures — as the qualifying period nears. Once qualification closes on Dec. 19, the Town will publish the official list of candidates.
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