Parker Posts 2026 Town Council Election Dates and Filing Deadlines

Parker voters now have the calendar they need for the 2026 Town Council races as the town has posted key election dates and candidate filing information. The primary election is set for August 2, 2026, and the general election will be held November 3, 2026. Candidate packets were made available in the Town Clerk's Office beginning December 1, 2025.

The town’s election page outlines the qualifications to run and the specific forms candidates must submit to appear on the ballot. Required documents include a Statement of Interest, a Nonpartisan Nomination Paper, Nomination Petitions, and a Financial Disclosure Statement. The page also provides nomination petition instructions and explains the signature requirements for placement on the ballot. The town lists a required filing period and additional filing deadlines for the August and November elections.

These postings matter for anyone considering a run for council and for residents tracking who will shape local policy. Town Council members make decisions that affect municipal services, zoning, business licensing, and public works throughout Parker and the Parker Strip area. Knowing the filing timeline and required paperwork gives potential candidates a clear roadmap to meet statutory requirements and avoid disqualification on technical grounds.

For campaign teams and volunteers, the availability of packets since December means there has been time to gather signatures and complete financial disclosures ahead of the statutory filing windows. For voters, the schedule confirms when candidate fields will be set and when primary contests could narrow choices ahead of the November ballot. The primary date also matters to nonpartisan races where multiple contenders seek council seats and the top candidates advance to the general election.

The Town Clerk's Office remains the hub for forms and official guidance. Candidates and interested residents should consult the town clerk for the full text of forms, exact filing deadline dates, and any other filing requirements. Timely compliance with nomination petition procedures and financial disclosure rules is essential for a lawful campaign and an orderly ballot.

As the calendar moves toward summer, community groups, local activists, and neighborhood leaders will have the timetable needed to organize forums, review candidate filings, and prepare voter information. The posting of these dates and packet availability marks the start of the administrative phase of the 2026 council cycle, and it sets the stage for local civic engagement ahead of August and November.