King and Warren Advanced to City Council Runoff
The two candidates moved forward to the general election after leading the primary results for the District 6 seat.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in City Hall
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Liza King and Annette Warren secured spots in the November 3, 2026, general election for the District 6 seat on the Cape Coral City Council. The candidates advanced following the citywide primary election held on August 18.
Why it matters
The outcome determines who will fill the vacancy left by incumbent Keith Long, who decided not to run for reelection. The position oversees governance in one of Cape Coral's seven city council districts.
Council members in Cape Coral receive an annual salary of more than $44,000. The non-partisan District 6 race is decided by voters throughout the city.
The players
Liza King
She is a candidate for the District 6 seat and serves as a chief deputy court administrator.
Annette Warren
She is a candidate for the District 6 seat who previously served as a law enforcement officer in the U.S. Air Force.
Keith Long
He is the incumbent council member for District 6 who declined to seek reelection.
The details
Liza King currently works as a chief deputy court administrator, while Annette Warren is a former U.S. Air Force law enforcement officer. The seat represents District 6 within the city's council-manager form of government, which comprises seven total districts.
Timeline
The primary election occurred on August 18.
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Political Context
Opposition to current council policy often stems from concerns regarding the council-manager form of government's balance of power between administrative officials and elected representatives. Critics may argue this structure limits direct constituent influence over city management operations.
The incoming representative will hold a vote on municipal ordinances and budget decisions that directly impact city services for all residents. Voters should be aware that because this is a citywide election for a district seat, their ballot choice affects the local legislative agenda regardless of their home district.
The takeaway
The race highlights the transition to a new representative for District 6 in the coming term. Residents can begin reviewing the professional backgrounds of both candidates to understand their potential policy priorities ahead of the November 2026 vote.
What happens next
The general election for the District 6 seat is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local governance, visit the City Hall section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The News-Press.
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