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, City of Palm Coast Council, County Judge, and Circuit Court Judge are all 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 to encourage everyone you know to vote. If you usually only vote in General elections, this Primary is for you! 

 What's on the ballot in 2022?

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 a created their own campaign website, and we provide a link so you can learn more about their platforms, ideas, and backgrounds.

Do your research and make an informed choice!

 View Local Candidate Information

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Have you recently moved to Flagler County? The deadline to register to vote for this 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

If you choose to vote on Election Day, you must vote in your assigned polling location. Use our Precinct Finder to look up your precinct voting location.

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. 

• Request A Mail Ballot
• Track Your Mail Ballot

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 cancelled 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 Elections

It's an election year and the 2022 midterms will be here before we know it. Your vote matters! Voter confidence in the electoral process is a contributing factor to participation and turnout. An informed, active electorate builds a healthy community. The midterm election cycle includes many important Federal, state and local races.

The mission of the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections is to enhance public confidence, encourage citizen participation, and icrease voter awareness of the electoral process. We're on a mission to debunk the myths you may have heard along the way.

Common Election Myths:

• You need a voter information card in order to vote.
• Dead people are voting.
• You will not be allowed to vote if the address on your drivers license doesn't exactly match the address on your voter registration record.
• Homeless people cannot vote.
• Mail ballots are not verified.
• Voters wearing campaign apparel will not be allowed to vote.
• Independent voters can choose any candidate duing a Primary.
• Provisional ballots don't count.
• It's easy to vote twice.

Get the facts: Mythbusters - Elections Edition