Cancellation of November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Lafayette
Summary
Because exactly as many candidates filed as there were open council seats, Lafayette cancelled its November election and simply appointed the candidates. Residents won't vote on these seats this cycle — the appointees serve as if elected.
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cancelling the election saves the city the cost of running a municipal election.
Taxpayers save election costs, and the appointed councilmembers gain their seats without a campaign.
Voters don't get a choice on these council seats this November.
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