primary election
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Primary elections typically have a lower turnout, despite the fact that every voter may cast a ballot in these elections. Primary elections are important! All voters, regardless of political party affiliation are eligible to vote for nonpartisan contests. School Board Members and City of Palm Coast Council Members are nonpartisan. Several of these races could be decided in the Primary. Even if you do not declare a party affiliation, you may still vote for candidates in the nonpartisan races. As with any election, if you choose not to vote, someone else is making the decision for you.
This Primary will be a VERY important election, so we challenge you to encourage everyone you know to vote. If you usually only vote in General elections, this Primary is for you!
2022 Primary Election Sample Ballot
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Local Candidates
Did you know that all local candidates are given the opportunity to share their biography and other information with the public on the Elections Office website? You can also see their campaign finances, including donors and expenditures. Many of the candidates have created their own campaign websites, and we provide a link so you can learn more about their platforms, ideas, and backgrounds.
Do your research and make an informed choice!
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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Have you recently moved to Flagler County? Need to change your party affiliation? The deadline to register to vote or change your party for this Primary election is July 25, 2022. Register to vote or update your voter registration using Florida's Online Voter Registration system. You may also complete the paper Florida Voter Registration Application form and deliver or mail it to the Elections Office.
How To Vote
There are three ways to vote in Florida. You can choose to vote in person, either during early voting or on Election Day. You can also choose to vote by mail.
EARLY VOTING
Any eligible voter can choose to vote during early voting at any one of four sites in the county.
Dates: August 13 - 20, 2022
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Locations: Early Voting Sites
Election Day Voting
You must vote in your assigned polling location on Election Day. Use our Precinct Finder to look up your precinct voting location.
Precinct Changes:
If you live in the P-Section or Seminole Woods (S-Section, U-Section, Grand Landings) and plan to vote on Election Day, please check your precinct before you vote! Precincts in these areas have changed. More info: 2022 Precinct Changes
Voting by mail
Any registered and qualified voter who is eligible to vote in an election may cast their ballot by mail. Mail ballots are counted during every election. The deadline to request a mail ballot is 10 days prior to Election Day.
Returning Your Mail Ballot
Mail ballots must be received in the Elections Office by 7:00 P.M. on Election Day in order to be counted.
If returning your ballot by mail, please allow at least TEN DAYS for delivery. Your voted mail ballot must be received by 7:00 P.M. on the day of the election. A postmark does not extend this deadline.
Secure Ballot Drop Boxes
A secure ballot drop box (a.k.a. secure ballot intake station) is being monitored and will be available during office hours at the entrance of the Elections Office beginning on Friday, July 15, 2022 through Election Day. This drop box is no longer available 24/7 or on weekends. Please bring your voted ballot during our office hours of 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
Secure ballot drop boxes will also be monitored and available at all early voting sites during the early voting period. Voters may use these drop boxes to deposit their mail ballots at any time early voting sites are open for voting. To learn more about our early voting sites visit our early voting page.
- DO NOT bring your voted mail ballot to the polling place on Election Day, it must be returned directly to the Elections Office on Election Day.
Voting In Person With A Mail Ballot
If you have requested and received a mail ballot but decide to vote in person, bring your ballot with you to the polls. The mail ballot will be canceled and you will be issued a new ballot at the polling location. You cannot use a mail ballot as a sample ballot in the voting booth. Instead, bring a sample ballot with you to use as a reference.
More information: 2022 Primary Election