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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lancaster Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 10 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

How to vote · 11 days left

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide choose one mayor and may vote for up to six City Council candidates; the six with the most votes win.

In-person no-excuse early voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01City budget and finances3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026/2027 city budget in June 2026 on a 4-1 vote.

What's on the tableHow the city sets its yearly budget across the general, water, sewer and municipal aid funds.

02Street paving3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council accepted paving bids for five city streets in June 2026, and the Local Roads Program (LARP) has been on later agendas.

What's on the tableWhich streets to pave and how much to spend on them.

03Water meters and City Hall2 sourced facts

Where it standsWater meter bids, a bond ordinance and the City Hall property have been on council agendas through fall 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and how to fund the water meter project and what to do about City Hall.

04Jaycees Ballpark lights2 sourced facts

Where it standsBids for the LPR light project were opened in June 2026, and ballpark light funding stayed on the council agenda in August.

What's on the tableWhether and how to pay for new lights at the ballpark.

05Data centers2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council discussed a data center moratorium in June 2026 and a data center resolution was on its July 6 agenda.

What's on the tableWhether the city limits or sets rules for data centers.

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  1. 1. Should the city spend more on paving city streets?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 6 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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