CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Florida’s high-profile 2026 elections are still a few months away, but this spring, some Clay County voters will be heading to the polls to elect local officials.
The City of Green Cove Springs and the Town of Orange Park will both hold local elections on April 14, on what the Clay County Supervisor of Elections calls “Municipal Super Tuesday.”
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For both municipalities, voters must live within the city/town limits and be registered to vote by Monday, March 16, in order to be eligible to cast a ballot. Mail-in ballots must be requested by April 2 and can be requested at ClayElections.gov.
Orange Park
In Orange Park, there is only one race on the ballot. Councilman Doug Benefield is seeking re-election, facing Chuck Lindholm, in a non-partisan election, for Town Council Seat 1.
On Election Day, April 14, Orange Park voters can cast a ballot between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave.
Susan Winnette Sandlin was up for re-election for Seat 2, but was unopposed, so the race will not appear on the ballot.
Green Cove Springs
In Green Cove Springs, voters will see one race plus three proposed charter amendments on their ballots.
Ed Gaw is seeking re-election to City Council Seat 1, facing Tom Centracchio in a non-partisan race.
In January, the Green Cove Springs City Council passed an ordinance authorizing a referendum on the following proposed charter amendments:
- Charter Amendment 1: Allow a Notary Public to administer the Oath of Office to a City Council Member
- “Shall City Charter Section 2.03 be amended to allow a notary public to administer the Oath of Office to a Council Member in addition to a judicial officer which the Charter already allows?”
- Charter Amendment 2: May City Council waive requirement that City Manager’s dwelling be within City utility service area
- “Shall the City Charter Section 3.012 be amended to allow the City Council to waive the residency requirement for the City Manager so they may hire an otherwise qualified candidate whose dwelling is outside the City’s utility service area?”
- Charter Amendment 3: May City Council waive requirement for City Attorney’s residence or office to be within City
- “Shall the City Charter Section 4.03 be amended to allow the City Council to waive the requirement that the City Attorney reside or have an office within the City of Green Cove Springs so that they may hire an otherwise qualified attorney or firm that does not live or have an office within the City limits?”
On Election Day, April 14, Green Cove Springs voters can cast a ballot from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Green Cove Springs city council chambers at 321 Walnut St.
Seat 2 councilmember Matt Johnson was unopposed for re-election, so that race will not appear on the ballot.