2026 General Election
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Deadline for new registrations: October 5, 2026
Register To Vote
The voter registration deadline for the upcoming election is October 5, 2026. This deadline is for new voter registrations in the state of Florida. If you're already registered to vote, you do not need to re-register.
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Sample Ballot
The sample ballot will be posted here when it becomes available.
Please research the candidates and amendments BEFORE you go vote.
Don't wait to read the amendments for the first time in the voting booth. Make a plan to vote NOW!
Which district do I live in? Which district do I vote for?
County Commission Districts and School Board Districts are elected COUNTY-WIDE. All voters in Flagler County may vote for all County Commission and School Board Districts.
City of Palm Coast Council Members are elected CITY-WIDE. All voters in Palm Coast may vote for all Council Member Districts.
Who Is Running For Office?
This website has a great resource for voters to learn more about our local candidates. Many candidates have provided a statement about their vision and goals, qualifications for office, and biographical information for the public. Click each candidate’s name to learn more about them here!
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2026 Amendment Information
There are proposed Constitutional Amendments and City Charter amendments on the ballot during this election. Don't read them for the first time in the voting booth. The full text of each proposed amendment is available here.
Constitutional Amendments
There are 3 (three) proposed Amendments to the Constitution of Florida that will appear statewide on the November 2026 ballot. To pass and become effective, a proposed Constitutional Amendment must receive 60% of the vote statewide. All voters in Flagler County may vote on all three of these proposed Constitutional Amendments.
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Ballot #
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Sponsor
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(1)
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Budget Stabilization Fund
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The Florida Legislature/House
HJR 5019 (Bill)
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No. 1 Constitutional Amendment
Article III, Section 19
Budget Stabilization Fund
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs.
() Yes
() No
View full text: Amendment 1
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(2)
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Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation
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The Florida Legislature/House
HJR 1215 (Bill)
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No. 2 Constitutional Amendment
Article VII, Section 3
Article XII
Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land from Taxation
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to exempt tangible personal property habitually located or typically present on land classified as agricultural, used in the production of agricultural products or for agritourism activities, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the agricultural land from ad valorem taxation. If approved this amendment would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
() Yes
() No
View full text: Amendment 2
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(3)
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INCREASED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; LOWER CAP ON INCREASES IN NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS
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The Florida Legislature/House
HJR 1F (Bill)
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No. 3 Constitutional Amendment
Article VII, Sections 4, 6 and 9
Article XII
Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments
This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same.
Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualifying for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution.
This amendment reduces the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.
This amendment requires counties and municipalities to use property taxes solely for public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, natural resources, bond debt service, retirement benefits for employees, and operations and administration. Other expenditures may be approved by county officers or county or municipal governing bodies unless prohibited by general law, notwithstanding Article VII, Section 9(a) of the Florida Constitution, which allows counties and municipalities to levy property taxes for their respective purposes.
This amendment takes effect January 1, 2027.
() Yes
() No
View full text: Amendment 3
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City of Palm Coast Charter Amendments
There are 3 (three) proposed Amendments to the Palm Coast City Charter that will appear on the November 2026 ballot for voters in the City of Palm Coast. To pass and become effective, a proposed Charter Amendment must receive a majority of the vote. Only voters who reside within the city limits of Palm Coast may vote on these charter amendments.
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Palm Coast City Charter Amendment 1
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AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION (7) OF CITY CHARTER REGARDING REMOVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OR MAYOR.
Shall Article IV, Section (7) of the City Charter be amended to expand and clarify standards for forfeitures and suspension of the Mayor and City Council members by defining ethics violations under Florida law, establishing additional meeting attendance requirements, and authorizing the City Council, after three formal censures, to petition the Governor for suspension or removal of a City Council Member for neglect of duty or malfeasance.
() Yes
() No
View full text: Ordinance No. 2026-14(PDF, 2MB)
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Palm Coast City Charter Amendment 2
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AMENDING CITY CHARTER ARTICLE IV (7)(e) PROCEDURES FOR FILLING CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
Shall Article IV(7)(e) of the City Charter be amended to revise vacancy procedures? If a vacancy occurs with over 18 months remaining in a term, a special election is required within 90 days. If a vacancy occurs within 60 days or less of a General Election, a special election must be called within 90 days following that General Election.
() Yes
() No
View full text: Ordinance No. 2026-14(PDF, 2MB)
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Palm Coast City Charter Amendment 3
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AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER TO INCREASE CITY COUNCIL’S UNFUNDED CONTRACTING AUTHORITY TO $30,000,000.00.
Shall Art. VI (3) (e) of the City Charter be amended to increase the Council's unfunded contracting authority from $15,000,000.00 to $30,000,000.00 and extend the term from 36 months to 30 years? Unfunded multi-year or lease-purchase contracts exceeding these limits shall require voter approval via referendum. The $30,000,000.00 threshold shall be adjusted annually for inflation (CPI), rounded to the nearest $1,000.00.
() Yes
() No
View full text: Ordinance No. 2026-14(PDF, 2MB)
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Proposed City of Flagler Beach Charter Amendment
There is 1 (one) proposed Amendment to the Flagler Beach City Charter that will appear on the November 2026 ballot for voters in the City of Flagler Beach. To pass and become effective, a proposed Charter Amendment must receive a majority of the vote. Only voters who reside within the city limits of Flagler Beach may vote on this charter amendment.
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Flagler Beach City Charter Amendment Related to Golf Course Deed Restriction
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Shall the Flagler Beach Charter be amended to provide that any termination or amendment of the deed restriction related to the sale of the property known as the Ocean Palm Golf Course shall require a unanimous vote of the City Commission?
() Yes
() No
View full text: Ordinance No. 2026-14(PDF, 2MB)
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How Do I Learn More About The Judges?
The merit retention process is one of the most commonly asked questions we receive in the Elections Office. Voters want to know how they can learn more about the justices and judges listed on the ballot. The Florida Bar has a great resource for voter education:
The Vote’s in Your Court
The Vote’s in Your Court is your go-to resource for information on judicial elections and merit retention in Florida. It includes the “Guide for Florida Voters,” an easy-to-read, nonpartisan guide to the role of judges and the merit retention process. Here you’ll also find judicial candidate voluntary self-disclosure statements, and information about District Court of Appeals judges and Florida Supreme Court justices up for merit retention.
What is Merit Retention?
Merit selection and retention is a system of selecting Justices established by the voters when they amended the Florida Constitution in the 1970s. Under this process, the Governor appoints new Justices from a list of three to six names submitted by a Judicial Nominating Commission. The Governor must select from the list. Once appointed, Justices eventually must face the voters in a "yes" or "no" vote as to whether they should remain in office.
Florida 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. You will see these justices and judges in merit questions on the ballot, followed with the options "Yes" or "No" for your selection.
Vote By Mail Information
Any registered voter may choose to Vote-By-Mail. The deadline to request a Vote-By-Mail ballot is October 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Vote-by-Mail ballots must be received in the Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026. Voters may place a request for a mail ballot by phone, (386) 313-4170 or online:
Request A Mail Ballot
Many voters in our county prefer to vote by mail for the convenience of voting from home, due to work, travel, transportation, or health reasons. We mail ballots all over the world to overseas citizens and our military service members who are serving overseas. Florida has been a no-excuse absentee (also known as Vote-By-Mail) state for over 20 years. If you have questions about the mail ballot process in Flagler County, please visit our Mail Ballot FAQ page to learn more.
Returning Your Mail Ballot
Have a question about returning your ballot, or voting in person with a mail ballot? Learn more: Vote By Mail in Flagler County
VBM Mailing Dates
Mail ballots will be sent to all voters who have requested a Vote-By-Mail ballot. In the State of Florida, mail ballots are counted in every election.
- Deadline to request a mail ballot: October 22, 2026
- Overseas (UOCAVA) absentee mail date: September 15, 2026
- Domestic Vote-by-Mail date: September 24, 2026
Early Voting
Any registered and eligible voter may vote early in this election. Early voting will be held October 19 - October 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at five locations in Flagler County.
Early Voting in Flagler County
Election Day Voting
You must vote in your assigned precinct on Election Day. Polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. Do you know where to vote? Your Election Day voting precinct is also located on your Voter Information Card.
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