City of Key West Launches Centralized Online Portal for Local Elections

All information related to Key West municipal elections was consolidated on the City of Key West website, giving voters a single destination for candidate listings, polling locations, campaign finance records and other election resources. The new elections page went live on January 20, 2026 and is linked from the City website for easy access.

City officials said the portal is intended to reduce confusion and improve transparency for island voters who have long navigated multiple sites for election details. The page includes announced candidates, polling site information and a campaign finance portal, along with other materials designed to help residents prepare for upcoming local ballots. The City described the portal as an easily accessible, centralized resource for Key West election information.

Elections for offices beyond the city level will continue to be handled through the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections website. Supervisor of Elections Sherri Hoades implemented this change after taking office, and county-level administration and voter services remain managed through her office. Voters should consult both the City elections page for municipal contests and the Supervisor of Elections site for county, state and federal offices to confirm where to cast ballots and which contests apply.

For Key West residents, the new portal streamlines the basic logistics of voting in a close-knit island community where knowledge of polling locations and candidate slates can be decisive. Consolidation of campaign finance filings in the same place makes it easier for voters, local journalists and neighborhood groups to track contributions and expenditures without switching between multiple platforms. The central page is also likely to help seasonal residents and visitors who need a clear starting point for registration and polling information.

The move reflects broader trends toward online centralization of civic information, tailored here to the compact geography and civic rhythms of Key West. City and county channels will each retain their roles, meaning residents should continue to check the appropriate site for the races that affect them. The City’s dedicated elections page is available from the City website, while county contests remain posted on the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections site.

As candidate filings and election dates evolve, Key West voters will find a clearer path to the information they need. Bookmarking the City elections page and the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections site will help ensure readiness for the coming local contests and make participation in municipal government more straightforward for the Conch community.