
2026 Voter’s Guide: Hilliard Town Council Election & Proposed Charter Amendments
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Hilliard Town Council Election & Proposed Charter AmendmentsVoters in the town of Hilliard in Nassau County will be voting for members of their town council, as well as potentially changing how their local government operates.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau County School District Millage Renewal
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau County School District Millage RenewalNassau County is one of several northeast Florida counties where voters will face a choice on renewing a specific source of property tax funding for local schools.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Constitutional Amendment 3
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Constitutional Amendment 3This fall, Florida voters will face choices on three proposed constitutional amendments, with Amendment 3 gaining the most attention, and having the potential to be the most impactful change to the state constitution in recent years.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Nassau Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in Nassau County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in St. Johns County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns County Land Conservation Referendum
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Johns County Land Conservation ReferendumSt. Johns County voters will face a choice on whether or not to approve an increase in property taxes in order to help the county protect natural lands for years to come.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in Clay County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay County Charter Amendment & School Board Referendum
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Clay County Charter Amendment & School Board ReferendumIn addition to the three proposed amendments to the Florida constitution, Clay County voters will face choices on two additional ballot questions: a proposed charter amendment and a referendum from the school board regarding property tax funding for the school district.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval Community Development Districts
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval Community Development DistrictsResidential developments in Duval County where a governmental unit was created to serve the specific needs of its community are selecting candidates for their development district’s Board of Supervisors.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval County Referendum: Extending 1-Mill Property Tax Funding For Schools
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Duval County Referendum: Extending 1-Mill Property Tax Funding For SchoolsThis fall, Duval County voters will decide whether or not to renew a 1-mill property tax for Duval County Public Schools, which is primarily used for additional pay for teachers.

2026 Voter’s Guide: City of Starke Proposed Charter Amendment
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: City of Starke Proposed Charter AmendmentIn the August primary, voters in Starke overwhelmingly voted to approve a change to the city’s charter. The city commission placed the question on the ballot in the spring, following five months of work by citizens and city officials on the developing the new charter.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Agriculture Commissioner
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Agriculture CommissionerFlorida’s Agriculture Commissioner oversees the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food. The incumbent, Republican Wilton Simpson, is seeking re-election, and will face Democrat Joey Mendoza Atkins in the general election, after the two won their respective party primaries in August.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Senate District 6
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Senate District 6Republican incumbent Jennifer Bradley is seeking re-election in District 6, which consists of Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Gilchrist, Union counties and part of Alachua County. She faces no primary challengers. Jason Bellamy-Fults is the sole Democratic candidate in the race, and there is also a candidate from the American Solidarity Party, Joseph Thornton. All three candidates will appear on the general election ballot in November.

2026 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 6
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 6Three of the seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races. The District 6 incumbent, Charlotte Joyce, is term-limited, so this is an open seat this election. None of the five candidates in the race got more than 50% of the votes in the August primary, so the top two vote-getters, Lindsey Denmark and Clarence “CJ” James. advance to the November general election.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House, District 22
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House, District 22Republican incumbent Chad Johnson is seeking re-election District 22, which covers western Alachua County and extends west to the Gulf Coast, including Gilchrist and Levy counties. He will face Democrat Amy Trask in the general election. Neither candidate faces any opposition in their party primaries.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida House District 21
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida House District 21The incumbent, Democrat Yvonne Hayes Hinson, is not seeking re-election, meaning the race for District 21, which covers parts of Alachua and Marion counties, is an open seat. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Randall won a five-way Democratic primary in August. As those five candidates were the only ones who qualified for the race, the primary was open to all voters in the district, and as the winner of the primary, Randall is elected to the office.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 20
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 20Incumbent Republican Judson Sapp is seeking re-election in Florida House District 20, which covers Putnam County and parts of Clay, St. Johns, and Marion counties. The only other candidate who qualified for the race is Democrat Lee Butler. Since they are the only candidates, and they are unopposed for their party’s nomination, the race will only appear on the November ballot.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida House District 19
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida House District 19Republican incumbent Sam Greco is seeking re-election in this legislative district which covers southeastern St. Johns County, including St. Augustine, and extends south, mostly east of U.S. 1, plus all of Flagler County. The only other candidate in the race is Democrat Suzanna Pavelle. With the candidates unopposed in their party primaries, the race will only appear on the general election ballot.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 18
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 18Incumbent Republican Kim Kendall is seeking re-election in Florida House District 18, which covers the northern half of St. Johns County, including Ponte Vedra Beach, Fruit Cove, World Golf Village, Vilano Beach, and neighborhoods in between. Kendall will now face Democrat Art Stresing in the general election, after the two won their respective party primaries in August.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida House District 17
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida House District 17Republican Jessica Baker is seeking re-election in Florida House District 17, which covers the portion of Mandarin that is east of Old St. Augustine Road and Hood Landing Road, as well as a large portion of the Southside south of Beach Boulevard. She’ll face Democrat Jacob Guerrero in November. Because there is only one candidate from each party in the race, it only appears on the general election ballot.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Attorney General
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Attorney GeneralThe Republican incumbent, James Uthmeier, was appointed as attorney general by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2025, after the governor named Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio, when Rubio became President Trump’s Secretary of State. Uthmeier is now seeking a full four-year term. The only other candidate in the race is Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez. As both are unopposed in their party primaries, this race will first appear on the ballot in November for the general election.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida Governor
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida GovernorAfter serving two terms, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now term-limited, meaning the governor’s race is an open seat this year. Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly won their party primaries in August, and advanced to the general election. They will also face a Libertarian candidate and six no party affiliation candidates.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida’s 6th Congressional District
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida’s 6th Congressional DistrictRepublican incumbent Randy Fine is seeking re-election in District 6, which covers southern St. Johns County, Putnam and Flagler counties and residents of eastern Marion and northern Volusia counties. Fine, who was elected in a special election in 2025, is now seeking his first full term in Congress. Fine faces four challengers in the Republican primary, and there are four candidates in the Democratic primary. The winners of the primaries will advance to the general election, and will also face a Libertarian candidate, a no party affiliation candidate, and a write-in candidate who qualified.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida’s 3rd Congressional District
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida’s 3rd Congressional DistrictRepublican congresswoman Kat Cammack is seeking re-election in Florida’s 3rd Congressional District, which covers all of North Central Florida, including Alachua, Bradford, Columbia and Union counties and all or part of seven other counties stretching all the way to the Gulf Coast.

2026 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 4
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 4Three of the seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races. In District 4, board member Darryl Willie is term-limited. None of the three candidates got more than 50% of the vote in the August primary, so the top two vote-getters, James “Coach” Jacobs and Rhodesia Butler, will advance to the November general election.

2026 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 2
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 2Three of the seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races. In District 2, incumbent April Carney is not seeking re-election. None of the three candidates got more than 50% of the vote in the August primary, so the top two vote-getters, Donovan Bradley and Donna Mae Westrich, advance to the November general election.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 1 Special Election
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 1 Special ElectionWhile most of the seats on the Jacksonville City Council won’t be up for election until the spring of 2027, this year, Jacksonville voters cast ballots in August a special election for one of the five at-large seats that covers the entire city.

2026 Voter’s Guide - Duval County Judge, Group 13
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide - Duval County Judge, Group 13Like all judicial elections in Florida, the race for Duval County Court Judge, Group 13 is non-partisan, open to all voters in the county. Since no candidate got more than 50% in the August primary, the top two vote-getters, Octavius Holliday, Jr. and Melina Buncome, advance to the November general election.

2026 Voter’s Guide - 7th Circuit Judge, Group 26
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide - 7th Circuit Judge, Group 26This judicial race appeared on the August ballot for all voters in the 7th Judicial Circuit, which includes St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties. Judicial races are nonpartisan, meaning the candidates run without any party affiliation. Jeanne Stratis defeated Carleen Leffler to win the race.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Union County Library Referendum
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Union County Library ReferendumSince 1988, Union County voters have approved a referendum for a 1/2 millage ad valorem tax for a special dependent taxing district for the purpose of funding a library in Union County. The library referendum is on the ballot every two years for its continued funding. The Union County Board of County Commissioners put this latest referendum on the ballot at a meeting in May, and in the August primary, voters overwhelmingly approved the funding’s renewal.

2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Augustine City Commission, Seat 4
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: St. Augustine City Commission, Seat 4Seat 4 on the St. Augustine city commission is open this year, as incumbent commissioner Cynthia Garris ran for the Seat 3/Mayor position, and was automatically elected when nobody else qualified for the race. Ashleigh Barnes got more than 50% of the vote in the August primary, defeating the other two candidates without the race needing to go to the general election.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Anastasia Mosquito Control District
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Anastasia Mosquito Control DistrictTwo seats on the five-member elected board of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District are on the November ballot in non-partisan races, meaning candidates run without party affiliation and the elections are open to all county voters.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 13As incumbent Democrat Angie Nixon is running for the U.S. Senate, it’s an open race for House District 13 this year. The district covers most of Northwest Jacksonville and the near Westside, west of I-95, north of 103rd Street, east of Chaffee Road and McGirts Creek. Audrey Gibson won the Democratic primary in August, and advanced to the general election, to face a write-in opponent only.

2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Chief Financial Officer
Read full article: 2026 Voter’s Guide: Florida Chief Financial OfficerFlorida’s Chief Financial Officer oversees the Department of Financial Services, which is made up of 12 divisions. Republican Blaise Ingoglia was named to the post in July 2025, after the previous CFO, Jimmy Patronis, resigned from the seat to run for Congress. Ingoglia is now seeking a full four-year term, facing Democrat Annette Taddeo, after the two won their respective party primaries in August.

2026 Voter's Guide: Florida’s 5th Congressional District
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida’s 5th Congressional DistrictRepublican incumbent John Rutherford is seeking his sixth term in Congress, and will face Democrat Rachel Grage in the general election, after the candidates won their respective party primaries in August.

2024 Voter's Guide: High Springs commission elections, charter amendments
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: High Springs commission elections, charter amendmentsThe city of High Springs, in Alachua County, is governed by a five-member commission, with each member serving a three-year term. This year, two of the seats are up for election. These races are non-partisan. In addition to the two commission seats, High Springs voters will make decisions on four proposed charter amendments. The commission voted to put the proposals on the ballot, following the work of a charter review committee earlier this year.

2024 Voter's Guide: Alachua County & Gainesville ballot questions
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Alachua County & Gainesville ballot questionsAll Alachua County voters will see two local ballot questions in the 2024 general election: a proposed charter amendment and a school district referendum on property taxes. Additionally, voters in Gainesville, which makes up about half of the county's population, will make a choice on a proposed charter amendment.

2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County sheriff
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County sheriffPutnam County Sheriff H.D. “Gator” DeLoach, a Republican, is seeking re-election this year. He faces no Republican or Democratic challengers, though there is one other candidate running without party affiliation, Edison Edison. As there are no primaries in this race, it will not appear on the ballot until the November general election.

2024 Voter's Guide: Alachua County Supervisor of Elections
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Alachua County Supervisor of ElectionsIncumbent Alachua County supervisor of elections Kim Barton is seeking re-election this year. Barton, a Democrat, will face Republican Judith Jensen in the general election in November. As each party only had one candidate file for the race, there will not be a primary for this office.

2024 Voter's Guide: Alachua County Sheriff
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Alachua County SheriffAlachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey is seeking re-election this year. Gainey, a Republican, faced no opposition in his party’s primary. Chad Scott won a three-way Democratic primary in August. Additionally, a no party affiliation candidate, Pamela Marshall-Koons, will be on the ballot in November.

2024 Voter's Guide: Union County Clerk of Court
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Union County Clerk of CourtUnion County Clerk of Court Kellie Hendricks Rhoades is seeking re-election. She will face one challenger in the Republican primary, Ryan Perez. As no Democrats or other candidates entered the race, the Republican primary in August will be open to all Union County voters.

2024 Voter's Guide: Bradford County Superintendent of Schools
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Bradford County Superintendent of SchoolsBradford County School Superintendent Will Hartley is seeking re-election this year. He defeated one challenger in the Republican primary in August. While there are no Democrats in the race this year, there is a candidate running without party affiliation, Alan Bhajan. Hartley and Bhajan will appear on the November general election ballot.

2024 Voter's Guide: Flagler County Commission, District 5
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Flagler County Commission, District 5Pam Richardson won the Republican primary for Flagler County Commission, District 5, defeating Ed Danko in August. Though no Democrats entered the race, a write-in candidate did qualify for the general election, so the August primary was only open to Republican voters.

2024 Voter's Guide: Columbia County sheriff
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Columbia County sheriffColumbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter is seeking re-election, facing a challenge by Wallace Kitchings. As both candidates are Republicans, and no Democrats or other candidates qualified for the race, the August Republican party will be open to all Columbia County voters.

2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County Superintendent of Schools
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County Superintendent of SchoolsPutnam County Superintendent of Schools Rick Surrency is seeking re-election this year. He defeated challenger Paul Adamczyk in the Republican primary in August. There is a write-in candidate who qualified for the general election, so the primary was only open to Republican voters in the county.

2024 Voter's Guide: Baker County sheriff
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Baker County sheriffBaker County Sheriff Scotty Rhoden is seeking re-election, facing a challenge by James “David” Carpenter. As both candidates are Republicans, and no Democrats or other candidates qualified for the race, the August Republican party will be open to all Baker County voters.

2024 Voter's Guide: Nassau County Ocean, Highway, and Port Authority, District 1
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Nassau County Ocean, Highway, and Port Authority, District 1Nassau County’s Ocean, Highway & Port Authority is the governing body for the Fernandina Port, and has policy-making, budgeting, and general oversight responsibilities for all port activities. In District 1, incumbent commissioner Miriam Hill faces a challenge from Danny Fullwood.

2024 Voter's Guide: Nassau County Superintendent of Schools
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Nassau County Superintendent of SchoolsThe current superintendent, Kathy Burns, is seeking re-election, facing one challenger, Curtis Gaus. As both candidates are Republicans, and no Democrats or other candidates qualified for the race, their Republican primary in August will be open to all voters in the county, regardless of party affiliation.

2024 Voter's Guide: Nassau County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Nassau County Clerk of Court & ComptrollerNassau County Clerk of Court and Comptroller John Crawford announced his retirement earlier this year, following the end of his fourth term in the office. Two Republicans, Mitchell Keiter and Allan Reynolds, are seeking the office. As no other candidates qualified for the race, the August primary will be open to all Nassau County voters, regardless of party affiliation.

2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County Tax Collector
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Putnam County Tax CollectorThe current Putnam County tax collector, Linda Myers, is not seeking re-election this year. Three Republicans qualified for the race: Brenda Bridges, Brittany Goodson, and Sydney Myers. As no Democrats or other candidates qualified for the race, the August Republican primary will be open to all voters.

2024 Voter's Guide: St. Johns County sheriff
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: St. Johns County sheriffSt. Johns County sheriff Rob Hardwick is seeking a second term. He defeated challenger Jim Priester in the Republican primary. While there is no Democratic candidate in the race, because a write-in candidate did qualify for the general election, the primary was only open to Republican voters.

2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 5
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 5Four of seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. In District 5, school board member Warren Jones can’t seek re-election due to term limits. Reginald Blount, Nahshon Nicks, and Hank Rogers are on the ballot for this open seat. This race will appear on the ballots of all voters in the district, regardless of party affiliation. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November general election.

2024 Voter's Guide: St. Johns County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: St. Johns County Clerk of Court & ComptrollerSt. Johns County clerk of court & comptroller Brandon Patty is being challenged by Denver Cook in the Republican primary. There is no Democratic opponent or write-in candidates, so the August Republican Primary will be open to all voters in the county.

2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 3
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 3Four of seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. In District 3, school board member Cindy Pearson is seeking re-election, facing Rebecca Nathanson. This race will appear on the ballots of all voters in the district, regardless of party affiliation.

2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 7
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 7Four of seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. In District 7, school board member Lori Hershey can’t seek re-election due to term limits. Melody Ann Bolduc and Sarah Ann Mannion are on the ballot for this open seat. This race will appear on the ballots of all voters in the district, regardless of party affiliation.

2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 1
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Duval County School Board, District 1Four of seven seats on the Duval County School Board are up for election this year. These are nonpartisan races that will appear on the August primary ballot. In District 1, school board member Kelly Coker is not seeking re-election. Nadine Ebri and Tony Ricardo are running in this race, which will appear on the ballot for all voters in this district, regardless of party affiliation.
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Who’s who: 20 candidates running in special election for US Senate seat in Georgia
Read full article: Who’s who: 20 candidates running in special election for US Senate seat in GeorgiaHe has never held public office. Campaign website: dougforgeorgia.comJohn Fortuin - Green PartyA property manager with over 20 years in computer programming and analysis, John Fortuin has never held public office. Campaign website: graysonforga.com | Background: ballotpedia.org/Derrick_GraysonMichael Todd Greene - independentA former educator and resident of Mableton, Greene has never held public office. Campaign website: johnsonsenate.comTamara Johnson-Shealey - DemocratA businesswoman hailing from Gwinnett County, Johnson-Shealey previously ran for Georgia Senate in 2014, 2016 and 2018. Brian Kemp, Kelly Loeffler lives in Atlanta with husband Jeffrey Sprecher.
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Clay County community development districts
Read full article: Clay County community development districtsSeveral elected positions on designated community development districts will be on the ballots for some residents of Clay County in November:Crossings at Fleming Island Community Development District (three seats)Double Branch Community Development District (three seats)Fleming Island Plantation Community Development District (two seats)Lake Asbury Lake Asbury Municipal Service Benefit District (five seats)Lake Asbury Community Development District (two seats)Magnolia West Community Development District (two seats)Middle Village Community Development District (two seats)Ridgewood Trails Community Development DistrictRolling Hills Community Development District (two seats)South Village Community Development District (two seats)Office: South Village Community Development DistrictPine Ridge Plantation Community Development District (three seats)
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Florida Supreme Court, Court of Appeals retention
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court, Court of Appeals retentionFlorida law requires Florida Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges to be placed on the ballot in nonpartisan elections every six years so voters can determine whether they should remain on their courts for another six-year term. These are called “merit retention” elections. This year, one Supreme Court justice and 24 appeals court judges will be on the ballot, including five in the First District -- which includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Hamilton, Nassau, Okaloosa, and Union counties, -- and the Fifth District -- which covers Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Florida District Courts of Appeal mapVoters are being asked whether or not to retain:Justice of the Supreme CourtCarlos G. MunizFirst District Court of AppealJoseph Lewis Jr. | Scott Makar | Rachel Nordby | Tim Osterhaus | Clay Roberts | Adam S. TanenbaumFifth District Court of AppealKerry I. Evander | Jamie Grosshans | John M. Harris | Richard B. Orfinger | Meredith Sasso | F. Rand WallisThese jurists don’t campaign for retention, but biographical information about them is compiled by The Florida Bar.
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St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach
Read full article: St. Augustine, St. Augustine BeachCopyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Incorporated cities within St. Johns County hold nonpartisan elections. Commissioners are elected for four-year terms. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
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Jacksonville City Council, District 4
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council, District 4I truly care about this city and its residents and will serve them responsibly and passionately. I want to leave the District and the City in a better place than it was when I'm sworn in. COVID-19 presents a unique set of circumstances that will challenge our Nation and our City to ensure the safety of its citizens. I would hope to be remembered as someone that was truly for the people of this district and city. We must make Jacksonville a city for ALL people and acknowledge where we have fallen short.
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Florida’s 3rd Congressional District
Read full article: Florida’s 3rd Congressional DistrictHow can you help voters in a way that others running for this office cannot? I am the only candidate with the experience necessary to hit the ground running in DC. I would like to be remembered for being a true representative of the people of Florida's third congressional district. I believe that I am uniquely suited to help voters because of my capacity to empathize with constituents. Like all districts, Florida’s 3rd Congressional District is deserving of a representative in office that will speak and act for the best interests of the majority of its people.
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Florida’s 4th Congressional District
Read full article: Florida’s 4th Congressional DistrictDemocrat Donna Deegan and Republican John Rutherford (WJXT)News4Jax’s 4th Congressional District debate: WATCH | RECAP | TRUST INDEXScroll down to read each candidate’s responses to News4Jax’s questionnaire, presented verbatim as submitted.,Donna DeeganParty affiliation: DemocratAge: 59Candidate’s family: Tim Deegan, husband. I also believe people deserve to feel safe when they go to work or school or church. The large majority of Americans of all parties (93 percent in a Fox News poll) believe we need universal background checks. I love to talk with people, listen to their ideas and struggles face to face. I miss those face to face meeting we have had with hundreds of constituents and the “work alongs” with scores of businesses.
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Florida’s 5th Congressional District
Read full article: Florida’s 5th Congressional DistrictGary AdlerParty: RepublicanAge: (no answer)Candidate’s family: (no answer)Occupation: Business OwnerEducation: Jacksonville University, GraduatePolitical experience: Local Community involved volunteer / leaderWhat do you see as the top three issues in this race? To fast track the ability to help those struggling financially, with assistance in funding , food/ supplies and safety . We must ensure we are inclusive when we are asking for justice — women lives, trans lives— they must matter as well. COVID-19 cases are spiking drastically, threatening the lives and jobs of many in our community. We have more work to do, and our assistance is needed to help Americans cope with this crisis.
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Florida’s 6th Congressional District
Read full article: Florida’s 6th Congressional DistrictWe need to require that every interaction with any person must be recorded by a working body cam. All video of claims of negative interaction between the police and citizens will be made immediately available to ALL interested parties. I am an attorney and candidate for US Congress in Floridas 6th district. The same would be true for all payments such as mortgage payments, credit cards or any other payment. A great man once said the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Nassau County superintendent of schools
Read full article: Nassau County superintendent of schoolsOne of only two countywide race on the ballot is superintendent of schools, where incumbent Kathy Burns is being challenged by to fellow Republicans: Dale Braddock and Albert Wagner. To be a fair and honest educator who always made decisions with the welfare of the students and teachers foremost. As an educator who taught in Nassau County, I had the opportunity to see the inner workings of the school district as a parent and a teacher. After my tenure as Superintendent, I would hope to be remembered as the Superintendent who transformed classroom education. COVID-19 offers distinct challenges to every school district.
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Voters Guide: Alachua County races
Read full article: Voters Guide: Alachua County racesAlachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell is being challenged by Clovis Watson Jr. in the August Democratic primary. There is no Republican in the race but a write-in candidate in November keeps the primary closed to only party voters. A write-in candidate will keep this primary race also closed. Two city council races will also be on the Democratic ballot, both facing Republican candidates that will be on the November ballot. Visit the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office for more about the candidates running and a sample ballot for the August primary.
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7th Judicial Circuit judges
Read full article: 7th Judicial Circuit judgesTen Circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit are returning to the bench without opposition, but three will appear on the ballot of voters in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties. 7th Judicial Circuit Judge - Group 6Anna HandyParty affiliation: Non-PartisanAge: 36Candidate’s family: Spouse and 2 childrenOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Juris Doctor DegreePolitical experience: NoneWhat do you see as the top three issues in this race? I have over thirty years of legal experience, including the past 5 ½ years as a Circuit Judge. I avow and commit to perform my duties as a Circuit Judge impartially, with integrity, civility & fairness to all litigants and participants. As the incumbent Circuit Judge for Group 27, I have had the privilege of managing a Unified Family Court docket for the citizens of the Seventh Circuit.
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Nassau County judge, other races
Read full article: Nassau County judge, other racesJanet Adkins was elected in a three-way Republican primary for supervisor of elections, an office being vacated by Vicki Cannon. In the general election, Nassau County voters will complete electing a new county judge, fill two seats on the Ocean Highway and Port Authority. Also on the ballot for Nassau County voters are races for the Soil and Water Conservation District, Fernandina Beach, Callahan and Hilliard commissions, referendums in Fernandina Beach and Hillard and a community development for those living in Amelia Concourse. NASSAU COUNTY JUDGE, Group 1Jenny Higginbotham BarrettParty affiliation: NonpartisanAge: 43Candidate’s family: Husband, Scott Barrett Max (7) and Isabella (6)Occupation: attorneyEducation: University of North Florida, B.A. As a judge you are charged with treating every one fairly and I have done so throughout my 31 years practicing in Nassau County and every day of my life because it was the way we were raised.
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Nassau County School Board
Read full article: Nassau County School BoardPublished: August 1, 2020, 7:57 am Updated: August 3, 2020, 10:12 amTwo seats on the Nassau County School Board are up this election cycle. In District 4, incumbent Russell Johnson is being challenged by Cynthia (Cindy) GroomsThis is a non-partisan race open to all voters in the August primary. Scroll down to read candidates’ responses to our News4Jax questionnaire, verbatim as provided. NASSAU COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, District 4Cynthia (Cindy) GroomsThis candidate has not responded to the News4Jax questionnaire. Russell JohnsonThis candidate has not responded to the News4Jax questionnaire.
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Nassau County Commission
Read full article: Nassau County CommissionTwo of three races for Nassau County commission up for election this year were settled in the primary, but District 5 is going to a runoff in the general election because none of the candidates received 50% of the vote. NASSAU COUNTY COMMISSION, District 5Klint FarmerParty affiliation: RepublicanAge: 42Candidate’s family: Kendrick A. Nassau County does not need another politician on the County Commission. I firmly believe, "Nassau County is at its best when we move together!" Address and respond to the impacts of COVID-19 on the communities of Nassau County.
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Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Baldwin and CCD contests
Read full article: Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Baldwin and CCD contestsThe voters of all three Duval County beaches elect members of their city councils this year and Atlantic and Jacksonville beaches and Baldwin will vote for mayor. These races are nonpartisan and open to all voters. In Neptune Beach, Mayor Elaine Brown is unopposed and the only City Council race was settled in the August Primary. Races for the other cities within Duval County will appear on the November ballot. ATLANTIC BEACHAtlantic Beach mayor-commissioner – Seat 1Ricky L. CarperEllen Glasser (incumbent)Terri Lynn RayAtlantic Beach commissioner – Seat 2Bruce BoleFrank T. CashmanAtlantic Beach commissioner – Seat 3Lisa GoodrichMike WatersReferendum to modify Atlantic Beach Charter to modify the mayor-commissioner terms of officeBallot question: “Commencing with the election in November 2022 shall Section 5 of the Atlantic Beach Charter be amended to: (1) extend the Mayor-Commissioner term of office from two to four years; (2) reduce the Mayor-Commissioner number of allowable consecutive terms from four to two terms; and (3) limit any Mayor-Commissioner holding office as of November 2022, who has served two consecutive terms, to one additional consecutive four-year term?”JACKSONVILLE BEACHJacksonville Beach mayorCharlie Latham has served his limit of two terms as mayor, so this is an open seat.
Clay County School Board
Read full article: Clay County School BoardTwo Clay County School Board seats are up for election ballot this year. CLAY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, District 2Beth ClarkParty affiliation: NPAAge: 63Candidate’s family: Husband and one adult sonOccupation: Residential Real EstateEducation: Jacksonville University-BusinessPolitical experience: NoneWhat do you see as the top three issues in this race? Campaign website: (no answer)Campaign’s social media pages: FacebookCarol StuddardParty affiliation: Rep. (Non partisan seat)Age: 75Candidate’s family: Husband, James 3 Grown Daughters, 4 GrandchildrenOccupation: Clay County School Board MemberEducation: University of AlabamaPolitical experience: Clay County School Board Member 7 termsWhat do you see as the top three issues in this race? My many years of experience on the Clay County School Board, including 9 years as Chairman, have given me the historical knowledge that we need in making future decisions. I also take pride that we now have a Performing Arts Elementary School in Clay County.
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Voter’s Guide: Baker County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Baker County racesBaker County voters will select a clerk of court race on their ballot (see below), along with contested races for the 5th Congressional District, Florida Senate District 5, Florida House District 10, judicial retention and six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Clerk of CourtsIncumbent Democrat Stacie Harvey faces Republican challenger Robert Fred Gray in the general election. Preview the Baker County sample ballot | Lookup or change your voting status, request a sample ballot and find other information by visiting bakerelections.com.
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Voter’s Guide: Union County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Union County racesUnion County voters will choose their superintendent of schools, clerk of court and decide one county commission race and two school board contests. Union County CommissionDistrict 1: Republicans Wayne Cox, Ryan Perez and Kimberly J. Shatto are running for this seat being vacated by Karen Cossey. Union County School BoardDistrict 2 : Incumbent Russell Gordon is being challenged by Rebekah Elixson in this nonpartisan race open to all voters. District 4: Incumbent Sondra Hunt in this nonpartisan race open to all voters. : Incumbent Becky Raulerson is being challenged byin this nonpartisan race open to all voters.
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Voter’s Guide: Bradford County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Bradford County racesIn addition to voting for president, in Congressional District 3, Florida Senate District 5, State House District 19, whether or not to retain judges and justices and for or against six amendments to the state constitution, Baker County voters will decide the local races below. Superintendent of SchoolsIncumbent Stacey Shuford Creighton faces NPA candidate Will Hartley. Supervisor of ElectionsAmanda Seyfang and won a Republican primary challenge and faces NPA candidate Storm Zedra Hamilton for this open position. Bradford County CommissionDistrict 1 : Carolyn Brown Spooner won a three-way Democratic primary in August and faces Republican Robby Stokley. District 5: Diane Andrews defeated two Republican opponents in the Republican primary and faces NPA candidate Carol Mosley.
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Voter’s Guide: Columbia County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Columbia County racesOf Columbia County’s top administrators, the only one to draw opposition this election season. That race and a runoff in one of thee contested County Commission seats will appear on the November ballot, along with races for 5th Congressional District, Florida Senate District 5, Florida House District 10, judicial retention and six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Tax CollectorKyle Keen prevailed din a three-way Republican primary and now faces Davie Parrish in the race to fill the seat of retiring Tax Collector Ronnie Branson. Columbia County Commission
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Voter’s Guide: Flagler County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Flagler County racesIn addition to congressional, legislative and 7th Judicial Circuit races, Flagler County voters will see several other races on the general election ballot. Flagler County SheriffLarry Jones is challenging incumbent Republican Sheriff Democratis challenging incumbent Republican Sheriff Rick StalyFlagler County CommissionAndy Dance faces Democrat Corinne Marie Hermle in the general election District 1: Republicanfaces Democratin the general electionDistrict 3: Incumbent David Sullivan defeated Republican challenger Kim Carney in the August primary. Because there is no Democrat or other candidate in the race, Sullivan is elected. For more information about your voting status, candidates, precincts, etc., visit FlaglerElections.com. EDITOR’S NOTE: The names of candidates who responded to a News4Jax questionnaire are marked in blue and provide links to the candidate’s information online.
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Voter’s Guide: Putnam County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Putnam County racesClerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller: Matt Reynolds won a three-way open primary in August. County CommissionDistrict 3 : Joshua James Mast and NPA candidate Douglas Hays in the general election. Terry Turner won a three-way Republican primary and will face DemocratandNPA candidatein the general election. District 5: Paul Adamczyk got the most votes in a four-way open primary in August and is elected. Putnam County voters will also help decide congressional, legislative and 7th Judicial Circuit races.
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St. Johns County Commission
Read full article: St. Johns County CommissionSt. Johns County Commission - District 1DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATEJoe McAnarneyParty affiliation: DemocraticAge: 74Candidate’s family: Linda (wife), 3 kids, 6 grandkidsOccupation: Retired ArchitectEducation: Bachelor of Architecture, Miami UniversityPolitical experience: This is my first candidacy for political officeWhat do you see as the top three issues in this race? I love the beauty of St. County. I also love our parents and kids who have big dreams for their future (I am a Volunteer of the year at my wife's St. Johns County elementary school). St. Johns County needs to be counted on as an area that cares, that listens, that promotes change for racial justice and full equality. St. Johns County Commission - District 1REPUBLICAN CANDIDATEHenry DeanParty affiliation: RepublicanAge: 73Candidate’s family: Wife- Melanie.
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Clay County superintendent of schools
Read full article: Clay County superintendent of schoolsThe only countywide race that wasn’t totally settled in the August primary was electing a superintendent of schools. Acting Superintendent David Broskie, who was appointed to the post when Addison Davis left to become superintendent of schools in Hillsborough County, won the three-way Republican primary with 47% of the vote to advance to the November ballot. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATEDavid S. BroskieParty affiliation: RepublicanAge: 52Candidate’s family: wife Sue, sons Ryan and DavidOccupation: current Superintendent of Schools-Clay CountyEducation: M.S. I have over 30 years experience as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal of 3 different schools (which were all "A" rated during my tenure), Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and current Superintendent of Schools. I also believe continuity of leadership will be necessary to lead Clay County District Schools during these unprecedented times.
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3rd Judicial Circuit state attorney
Read full article: 3rd Judicial Circuit state attorneyTwo Republicans are running to replace 3rd Circuit State Attorney Henry Siegmeister, who resigned suddenly in December. Interim State Attorney David Phelps, who came out of retirement to fill the position, is not seeking to stay in the job. Because there is no Democrat or other registered candidates in the race, the August primary will be open to all voters. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATESJohn DurrettParty affiliation: REPUBLICANAge: 41Candidates family: MARRIED FOR 18 YEARS, 2 CHILDREN (SON AGED 13 AND DAUGHTER AGE 10)Occupation: ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYEducation: B.A. IT HAS BROUGHT COURT PROCEEDINGS TO A STAND STILLCampaign website: STATEATTORNEY2020.COMCampaigns social media pages: FACEBOOKTina SeifertParty affiliation: RepublicanCampaign website: tinaseifert.comThis candidate has not responded to the News4Jax candidate survey.
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Clay County Commission
Read full article: Clay County CommissionThree of four County Commission seats up for election this year will appear on the August primary ballot. There are no Democrats running for any Clay County Commission position. Being a statesman who genuinely cared for the people of Clay County and kept my integrity as a leader. I think we can expand that concept throughout District 3 and indeed through much of Clay County. CLAY COUNTY COMMISSION - District 5Kristen BurkeParty affiliation: RepublicanCampaign website: kristenburke.comThis candidate has not returned the News4Jax questionnaire.
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7th Judicial Circuit judges
Read full article: 7th Judicial Circuit judgesTen Circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit returned to the bench without opposition. 7th Judicial Circuit Judge - Group 14Joan AnthonyAge: (no answer)Candidate’s family: (no answer)Occupation: Small Business OwnerEducation: I received my Bachelor’s degree in History from Bethune-Cookman College in 1981 and my Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in 1984. Occupation: Attorney at Canan LawEducation: Bachelors from Westminster College JD from Florida Coastal School of Law Florida Bar Board Certified Trial ExpertPolitical experience: None. Now more than ever we need judges who are ready to take the bench and hit the ground running. We need judges who can hit the ground running with little to no learning curve and the experience to utilize technology to advance the justice system forward!



