June 12, 2026

At noon, the official ballot for the 2026 Primary Election will be finalized — the deadline for candidates to qualify. Just hours later, the focus shifts to you, the voters, as Hometown! hosts our signature MEET THE CANDIDATES event — your first opportunity to meet the official 2026 candidate roster.

Friday, June 12, 2026
Tennessee Williams Theatre
College of the Florida Keys

5:00 PM — Candidate Meet & Greet
Shake hands. Ask questions. Connect one-on-one.

5:30 PM — Candidate Speeches
Hear directly why they’re running, what they stand for, and why they’re asking for your vote.

This is democracy up close and personal. Pick up campaign information, meet the people seeking to represent you, and be part of the first major conversation shaping the 2026 election.

An informed vote begins with showing up.

We are deeply grateful to the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys and the Garlo Keeley Fund for supporting CIVIC POWER: Election 2026 through the “Paradise for Good” grant, which brings neighbors, voters, and candidates together across Key West and Monroe County through trusted, nonpartisan forums, debates, and outreach. By creating welcoming, unbiased spaces for open conversation and respectful dialogue, this initiative strengthens civic participation, builds trust within our island communities, and empowers residents to thoughtfully choose the leaders who will shape our shared future — from housing and public services to the environment and local economy.