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Here’s what’s on the ballot in Volusia County for the Nov. 5 election

Everything you need to know for the upcoming election

Jenna Greaves, Digital Intern

Tags: Elections, Elections 2024, Politics, Volusia County, Results 2024
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – As the Nov. 5 election approaches, get to know the candidates from federal races down to the local level. Here is a breakdown of everything you will see on the ballot when voting in Volusia County.

When, where and how to vote

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Early voting: Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Nov. 2. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find your early voting place HERE.

Voting by mail: Vote-by-mail ballots must be requested by Oct. 24. Ballots can be dropped off at early voting sights before Nov. 5. Ballots must be mailed in and received by the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. Request a vote-by-mail ballot HERE.

On Election Day: Polling will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. You must vote at your assigned precinct on election day. Find your election day polling place HERE.

What’s on the ballot

Here are the races and amendments you will see on the ballot if you are voting in Volusia County. View a Volusia County sample ballot HERE.

NOTE: Everything listed here will be on ballots in Volusia County, but U.S. House, Florida House and Senate and local races may be different depending on where you live.

U.S. President

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

CONGRESS DISTRICT 6

  • Michael Waltz (incumbent) (REP): Website
  • James David Stockton III (DEM): Website

CONGRESS DISTRICT 7

  • Cory Lee Mills (incumbent) (REP): Website
  • Jennifer Adams (DEM): Website

Florida Senate

DISTRICT 7

Florida House

DISTRICT 27

DISTRICT 28

DISTRICT 29

DISTRICT 30

Judge Retention Y/N?

SUPREME COURT

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL

Florida Constitutional Amendments

Vote yes for approval. Vote no for rejection.

  • AMENDMENT 1: Partisan Election of Members of District School Boards (Article IX, Section 4 and Article XII)
    • Proposing amendments to the State Constitution to require members of a district school board to be elected in a partisan election rather than a nonpartisan election and to specify that the amendment only applies to elections held on or after the November 2026 general election. However, partisan primary elections may occur before the 2026 general election for purposes of nominating political party candidates to that office for placement on the 2026 general election ballot.
  • AMENDMENT 2: Right to Fish and Hunt (Article I, Section 28)
    • Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife. Specifies that the amendment does not limit the authority granted to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under Section 9 of Article IV of the State Constitution.
  • AMENDMENT 3: Adult Personal Use of Marijuana (Article X, Section 29)
    • Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories. Applies to Florida law; does not change, or immunize violations of, federal law. Establishes possession limits for personal use. Allows consistent legislation. Defines terms. Provides effective date.
    • The amendment’s financial impact primarily comes from expected sales tax collections. If legal today, sales of nonmedical marijuana would be subject to sales tax and would remain so if voters approve this amendment. Based on other states’ experiences, expected retail sales of non-medical marijuana would generate at least $195.6 million annually in state and local sales tax revenues once the retail market is fully operational, although the timing of this occurring is unclear. Under current law, the existing statutory framework for medical marijuana is repealed six months after the effective date of this amendment which affects how this amendment will be implemented. A new regulatory structure for both medical and nonmedical use of marijuana will be needed. Its design cannot be fully known until the legislature acts; however, regulatory costs will probably be offset by regulatory fees. Other potential costs and savings cannot be predicted.
  • AMENDMENT 4: Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion (Article 1, New Section)
    • No law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider. This amendment does not change the Legislature’s constitutional authority to require notification to a parent or guardian before a minor has an abortion.
    • The proposed amendment would result in significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year in Florida. The increase in abortions could be even greater if the amendment invalidates laws requiring parental consent before minors undergo abortions and those ensuring only licensed physicians perform abortions. There is also uncertainty about whether the amendment will require the state to subsidize abortions with public funds. Litigation to resolve those and other uncertainties will result in additional costs to the state government and state courts that will negatively impact the state budget. An increase in abortions may negatively affect the growth of state and local revenues over time. Because the fiscal impact of increased abortions on state and local revenues and costs cannot be estimated with precision, the total impact of the proposed amendment is indeterminate.
  • AMENDMENT 5: Annual Adjustments to the Value of Certain Homestead Exemptions (Article VII, Section 6 and Article XII)
    • Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to require an annual adjustment for inflation to the value of current or future homestead exemptions that apply solely to levies other than school district levies and for which every person who has legal or equitable title to real estate and maintains thereon the permanent residence of the owner, or another person legally or naturally dependent upon the owner is eligible. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2025.
  • AMENDMENT 6: Repeal of Public Campaign Financing Requirement (Article VI, Section 7)
    • Proposing the repeal of the provision in the State Constitution which requires public financing for campaigns of candidates for elective statewide office who agree to campaign spending limits.

County Races

SHERIFF

COUNCIL CHAIR

COUNCIL CHAIR MEMBER DISTRICT 2

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 2

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 4

Daytona Beach

CITY COMMISSIONER ZONE 2

CHARTER AMENDMENTS

  • Qualifications of Candidates for Offices: Shall Subpart A of the City of Daytona Beach Charter be amended to require candidates for the office of City Commission to be qualified electors in the zone represented by such office continuously for at least six months immediately prior to the first day of the qualifying period, and require Mayoral candidates to be qualified electors of the city continuously for at least six months immediately prior to the first day of the qualifying period?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Qualifications of Electors: Shall Subpart A of the City of Daytona Beach Charter be amended to eliminate the existing requirement, applicable to municipal elections relating to the issuance of city bonds, that only those qualified electors who are “freeholders” (i.e., property owners) are eligible to vote?
    • Yes
    • No

Deltona

CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1

CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4

CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT 6

Edgewater

CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT 2

  • Gigi Bennington (incumbent): Facebook page
  • Mike Thomas: No website found

MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM

  • Shall the Edgewater City Council be authorized to grant, pursuant to §3, Art. VII of the State Constitution, property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses that are expected to create new, full-time jobs in the municipality?
    • Yes
    • No

New Smyrna Beach

MAYOR

CITY COMMISSIONER ZONE 3

CITY COMMISSIONER ZONE 4

MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM

  • Economic Development Property Tax Exemption: Shall the City Commission of the City of New Smyrna Beach be authorized to grant, pursuant to Section 3, Article VII of the State Constitution, property tax exemptions to new businesses and expansions of existing businesses that are expected to create new, full-time jobs in the City of New Smyrna Beach?
    • Yes
    • No

Oak Hill

MAYOR

CITY COMMISSION SEAT 4

  • Mark J. Drollinger: No website found
  • Steve McGee: Website

CHARTER AMENDMENTS

  • Authority of Administrator and City Commission: The City Charter currently provides that the City Commission shall establish all policies for the City. Shall the Charter be amended to state that the City Administrator’s authority shall be subordinate to the authority of the City Commission, which is granted by the Laws of the State and citizens of Oak Hill?
    • Yes
    • No
  • City Administrator Title: The City Charter currently refers to a City Administrator. Should the City Charter be amended to refer to the City Administrator as the City Administrator/Manager to allow for the position to be referred to either as Administrator or Manager?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Elected Official Forfeiture of Office for Unexcused Absences: The City Charter currently provides that an elected official forfeits office if he or she has three (3) consecutive unexcused absences. Should the charter be amended to provide for forfeiture of office if the elected official has three unexcused absences of regularly scheduled Commission meetings during a 12-month period?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Financial Reporting to the City Commission: The City Charter currently requires the City Administrator to keep the City Commission fully advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City, which allows the City Commission to determine how frequently the City Administrator provides financial reports to the Commission. Should the Charter be amended to require the City Administrator to provide a financial report at least quarterly?
    • Yes
    • No

Orange City

MAYOR

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 2

  • Cristian Oyarbide: No website found
  • Alisa “Lisa” Stafford (incumbent): City website

Ormond Beach

MAYOR

Pierson

MAYOR

TOWN COUNCIL SEAT 4

  • Jimmy Anderson: No website found
  • Sergia Cardenas: Website

Debary

CHARTER AMENDMENTS

  • Term Limit Exception for Council Members Running for the Office of Mayor: Should the term limit requirements of Section 5.03 of the DeBary City Charter be amended to allow a city council member, whose second consecutive term of office would conclude at the same time as the Mayor’s term of office to qualify and run for the office of the Mayor without remaining off the city council for at least one year?
    • Yes
    • No

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