City of Key Colony Beach
Municipal Election – Frequently Asked Candidate Questions
When is the next City election?
The City of Key Colony Beach may potentially hold a Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What offices are up for election?
Two (2) City Commission seats will be on the ballot. Each position carries a four-year term.
I’m interested in running for City Commission. When can I start?
Residents interested in becoming a candidate do not have to wait until the qualifying period to begin the process. Potential candidates are highly encouraged to pre-file at any time prior to qualifying week.
How do I pre-file?
Potential candidates must contact the City Clerk’s Office to schedule an appointment. During this appointment, the City Clerk will provide guidance on the steps required to begin campaign activity, including:
• Announcing a candidacy
• Opening a campaign account (campaign checks are required for payment of the verification of petitions and for paying the assessment and/or qualifying fees)
• Accepting campaign contributions
• Collecting candidate petitions
• Filing required campaign finance reports, including quarterly reports
Campaign activity may not begin until pre-filing with the City Clerk is completed.
Is there a Candidate Seminar?
Yes. The Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Office will provide a Candidate Seminar on:
Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marathon Government Center
Prospective and qualified candidates are encouraged to attend.
What is the deadline for collecting and submitting candidate petitions?
If a candidate chooses to qualify by petition, completed petitions must be submitted to the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Office no later than 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Monday, May 11, 2026, for verification. YOU MUST HAVE PRE-FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK TO COLLECT PETITIONS.
Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Office, 10015 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050
When is the qualifying period?
The official qualifying period for the City of Key Colony Beach Municipal Election is:
From: Noon, Monday, June 8, 2026
To: Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026
The City Clerk will begin accepting qualifying paperwork on May 26, 2026; however, all qualifying documents are formally processed during the qualifying period.
Who can I contact for more information?
The City Clerk of Key Colony Beach serves as the qualifying officer for municipal elections.
City Clerk Silvia Roussin
Key Colony Beach City Hall
600 W. Ocean Drive
Key Colony Beach, Florida
During regular business hours 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES SUMMARY
• Candidate Seminar: April 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. – Marathon Government Center
• Petition Submission Deadline to the SOE Office, Marathon: NOON, Monday, May 11, 2026
• Qualifying Period Opens: NOON, Monday, June 8, 2026
• Qualifying Period Closes: NOON, Friday, June 12, 2026
• Municipal Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Silvia Roussin
City Clerk
City of Key Colony Beach
305 289 1212 ext. 2
Fax 305 289 1767
cityclerk@keycolonybeach.net