City of Hampton – 2026 Election
Election Date – November 3, 2026
**Qualifying Week – Noon June 8 through Noon June 12 (Can start accepting forms May 26, 2026
Books Close – October 5, 2026 (29 days prior to election date)
OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION
- Mayor
- City Council seats 1, 3, 5
FEES
- Qualifying Fee = 4% of base annual salary of the office sought
- State Election Commission Trust Fund Fee = 1% of base annual salary of the office sought
QUALIFYING FEE
- City Council – $127.80 ($2556 annual)
- Mayor – $189.15 ($3183 annual)
FORMS
- DS-DE 9 – Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
- DS-DE 84 – Statement of Candidate (must be filed within 10 days of DS-DE 9)
- DS-DE 302NP Candidate Oath
- Form 1 Full Financial Disclosure Submission Receipt
Treasurer Reports
Treasurer Reports Due –
Cover Period
01/01/26 – 03/31/26
04/01/26 – 06/30/26
07/01/26 – 10/02/26
10/03/26 – 10/16/26
10/17/26 – 10/29/26
10/30/26 – close of Acct
Report Type
Q1
Q2
G1
G2
G3
TR (90 Days)
Due Date
04/10/2026
07/10/2026
10/09/2026
10/23/2026
10/30/2026
02/01/2027
Consistent with the Division of Elections (Refer to communications from 02/17/2026) municipal elections in which no municipal primary in held, only the reports for the 25th, 11th and 4th day prior to the general election are required (in addition to the quarterly).
**Hampton voted to hold municipal election on the same ballot as the county General election. Qualifying dates are reflected to match the county qualifying dates.