The majority of the contested races in Clay County will be settled in the Aug. 30 primary, while a few have independent or write-in challengers in the general election that will keep the primary closed to Republican voters. Links are provided for candidates who responded to the News4Jax candidate survey.
Clay County Sheriff
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Rick Beseler is retiring and four Republicans are seeking this open position. Because there is no challenger in November, this primary is open to all voters.
Craig Aldrich | Darryl Daniels | James Jett | Harold Rutledge
Superintendent of Schools
Independent candidate Rebekah Shively and a write-in qualified in the general election will keep this Republican primary closed to only Republicans.
Addison Davis | Charlie Van Zant (incumbent)
Clerk of the Court
Because there is no challenger in November, this primary is open to all voters.
David Coughlin | Tara Green (incumbent)
County Commissioner - District 1
Because there is no challenger in November, this primary is open to all voters.
School Board - District 2
Clay County School Board elections are nonpartisan, so races will appear on all ballots.
Bryan Campbell | Carol Studdard
School Board - District 4
Mary Bolla | Johnna McKinnon