Lady Lake Sets March 24 Special Election for Ward 2 | The Locally Times
A March 24 special election will fill the Ward 2 seat of the late John Gourlie, but the town has not yet released candidate qualifying dates or the exact term length.
## Special Election Scheduled for March The Town of Lady Lake will hold a special election on March 24, 2026, to select a new commissioner for Ward 2. According to a public notice, the election will fill the vacancy on the Town Commission created by the death of Commissioner John Gourlie. The winner will serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The notice also states that a qualifying period will be established for prospective candidates to file for the open seat. ## Key Details Omitted from Public Notice While the election date is set, the town's public notice omits several key details for prospective candidates. The announcement does not specify the start and end dates for the candidate qualifying period or the administrative and financial requirements to be placed on the ballot. The public record also does not define the exact length of the unexpired term the new commissioner will serve. Records do not state whether an interim appointment will be made to represent Ward 2 or if the seat will remain vacant until the election. ## Next Steps in the Election Process Further procedural and logistical information for the special election has not been published. A formal election calendar, which includes the deadline for voter registration, has not yet been released. Details regarding the operational aspects of the election, such as polling locations and hours for the March 24 vote, are also not yet available. The town has not released information on the estimated cost of the special election or how it will be funded. Residents and candidates should monitor the town's official website for these pending details.