Election Day is November 3, 2026. Candidate filing opens August 5, 2026 for all candidates; closes August 11, 2026 for incumbents; and closes August 18, 2026 for non-incumbents. Individuals must file in-person at Elgin City Hall in order to be approved to circulate signature sheets. The following candidates will appear on the ballot for City office:
Mayor
- S. James Johnson
City Council
- Carolyn Cunningham
- Franklin Kobs
- Tiffany Lambert
- Matthew C. Wilhelm
- Jillian Williamson
City Administrator
- A. Alex McHaddad