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LEWISTON – The City Clerk’s Department announced that nomination papers for municipal office will be available for distribution and circulation by prospective candidates on Monday, June 22. Positions available include Mayor, three City Council seats, and four School Committee seats. All candidates must be at least 20 years old and must be registered voters of Lewiston.
The positions open for election in 2026 are Mayor (citywide), City Council Wards 2, 4, and 6 as well as School Committee Wards 1,3, 5, and 7. All of these seats are for a two-year term of office. The municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 3. All terms will commence on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Persons interested in becoming a candidate for the office of mayor must submit completed nomination papers signed by not less than 100 nor more than 200 qualified voters of Lewiston. Candidates for all other positions must submit nomination papers signed by not less than 50 nor more than 100 qualified voters of the respective ward.
Per the City Charter, all candidates interested in running for the position of mayor must have registered and qualified to vote in Lewiston on or prior to February 20, 2026. Candidates for all other positions must have registered and qualified to vote in their respective ward on or before May 20, 2026.
Completed nomination papers must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office no later than Thursday, August 20 by 4:00pm. All candidates are requested to file their nomination papers early in order to provide sufficient time to obtain additional signatures, if necessary.
Nomination papers may be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office located on the second floor of City Hall. Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:45am to 4:00pm and Tuesdays 7:45am – 5:30pm.
Questions regarding the procedures for nomination papers or the municipal election process may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at 513-2124.
