County clerk: petition packets available Aug. 5; filing window Oct. 27–Nov. 3; county board seats listed for 2026 election

Lee County Clerk Nancy reported July 10 that candidates may begin picking up election petition packets on Aug. 5 and that the filing window for county offices will be Oct. 27 through Nov. 3. Nut graf: The clerk encouraged potential candidates to visit the election department and noted that county board seats for the 2026 election cycle are listed in her report; she urged local participation in government. Details: Nancy said countywide mailing of voter cards is expected sometime in August. She noted the first day to pull a petition packet is Aug. 5, and reiterated filing dates of Oct. 27–Nov. 3. She invited board members to contact the clerk’s office with questions and emphasized the importance of local engagement in government. Next steps: Candidates seeking office can obtain packets beginning Aug. 5 and file within the stated window; the clerk’s office will send voter‑card mailings in August. Ending: The committee recorded no vote; this was an informational update from the clerk’s office.