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Monroe County, Florida

Key Colony Beach City Commission (two seats)

3 candidates are tracked for Key Colony Beach City Commission (two seats) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Freddie Foster, Kirk Diehl and Lynne Benton. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: incumbent Mayor Freddie Foster, incumbent Commissioner Kirk Diehl and challenger Lynne Benton meet on the November 3 general ballot for two at-large seats, per Keys Weekly; the two top vote-getters win.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Freddie Foster, Kirk Diehl.

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Freddie Foster

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Focus on project management and budget accountability
  • Pursue grant funding for ongoing infrastructure projects

Per the Keys Weekly.

Biography

Freddie Foster is the incumbent mayor of Key Colony Beach and a nuclear industry professional with more than 45 years of experience, per Keys Weekly. He has owned a home in Key Colony Beach since 2010 and has been a full-time resident for six years, per the same report. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Kirk Diehl

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Improve stormwater and sewer infrastructure and shoreline protection
  • Pursue grant funding and bury utility lines

Per the Keys Weekly.

Biography

Kirk Diehl is an incumbent Key Colony Beach city commissioner and resident since 2018, with a 32-year U.S. Postal Service career and background as a general contractor, per Keys Weekly. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Lynne Benton

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Preserve the character of the community
  • Base decisions on established rules and evidence

Per the Keys Weekly.

Biography

Lynne Benton is a 15-year Key Colony Beach resident with a background as an engineer, mediator, business owner and attorney, per Keys Weekly. She serves on the city's Planning & Zoning Board, per the same report. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Key Colony Beach City Commission (two seats) in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Key Colony Beach City Commission (two seats) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Freddie Foster, Kirk Diehl and Lynne Benton. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Key Colony Beach City Commission (two seats) election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Monroe County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Freddie Foster, full profileKirk Diehl, full profileLynne Benton, full profileOfficial Florida election office