FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – County commission and school board races are just some of the seats up on the ballot in Flagler County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
While the election is set up to determine which political party candidates for office will advance to the general election in November, there are races for nonpartisan candidates as well, particularly at the local levels. The winners of those races will affect your day-to-day life, setting local budgets, deciding school policy and setting local taxes.
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Here’s what you need to know.
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When, where and how to vote
Early voting: Saturday, Aug. 10 through Saturday, Aug. 17. Early voting sites are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Find a polling place HERE.
Voting by mail: You have until Thursday, Aug. 8 to request a vote-by-mail ballot through the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections office. Your ballot must be in by Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. Request a ballot and check your ballot’s status HERE.
On Election Day: Polls are open Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must go to your assigned polling place, which is designated based on the address you have on file with the elections office. Find all the information you need HERE.
What races are on the ballot
These are races you may find on the ballot in Flagler County, depending on your party affiliation. To find out what will be on your specific ballot, look up your sample ballot HERE.
U.S. Senate
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
U.S. House
DISTRICT 6 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
Florida Senate
DISTRICT 7 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
NEWS 6 COVERAGE
Florida House
DISTRICT 16 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
County Races
NOTE: In several races, candidates faced no opposition and were automatically elected. They are Sheriff Rick Staly, Property Appraiser James E. Gardner Jr., Clerk of Court Tom Bexley, Tax Collector Shelly Edmonson, Supervisor of Elections Kaiti Lenhart and County Judge Group 1 Melissa Distler.
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 5 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 3
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 5
Palm Coast Races
MAYOR
- David Irwin Alfin (incumbent): Website
- Cornelia Downing Manfre: Website
- Peter Johnson: Website
- Alan S. Lowe: Website
- Mike Norris: Website
COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 1
COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 3
Seventh Circuit Court Races
Judge Group 11