2016 GENERAL Election Information
GENERAL Election Day
Every voter may cast a ballot in this election. The new voter registration and party affiliation change deadline is October 11, 2016.
General Election
Election Day: November 8, 2016
Polls are always open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Early Voting: October 24th - November 5th
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Each Day.
There are four (4) Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the ballot in November 2016. Read the full text of these proposed amendments and be prepared!
Offices On The general election Ballot in 2016
FEDERAL OFFICES
- United States President & Vice President
- United States Senator
- United States Representative, District 6
STATE & MULTI-COUNTY OFFICES
- State Senator, District 7
- State Representative, District 24
JUDICIAL OFFICES
- Retention of Supreme Court Justices and 5th District Court of Appeal Judges, whose terms expire
COUNTY & SPECIAL DISTRICT OFFICES
- County Commissioner Districts 1, 3, 5
- Sheriff
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
- School Board Member District 5
- East Flagler Mosquito Control District: Seat 3
- Grand Haven Community Development District: Seat 2
MUNICIPAL OFFICES
- City of Palm Coast - Mayor and City Council Member District 1 elected in August 2016
City of Palm Coast - City Council Member District 3 run-off scheduled for election during the General Election
See also: A list of Flagler County Current Local Candidates
General Election Dates TO Remember
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Absentee ballots will be sent to all voters who have made a request to vote by mail.
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November 2, 2016
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| General Election Overseas Absentee Mail Date |
September 24, 2016 |
| General Election Domestic Absentee Mail Dates |
October 4 – October 11, 2016 |
Early Voting
Any registered and eligible voter in Flagler County may vote early at one of these locations during the early voting period:
1. Flagler County Public Library
At the corner of Belle Terre and Palm Coast Parkway.
Address:
2500 Palm Coast Parkway N.W.
Palm Coast, FL 32137
 View this location on a map
2. Palm Coast Community Center
At the corner of Clubhouse Drive and Palm Coast Parkway.
Address:
305 Palm Coast Parkway NE
Palm Coast, FL 32137
View this location on a map
3. Supervisor of Elections Office
Located in the Government Services Building.
Address:
1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Suite 101
Bunnell, FL 32110
View this location on a map
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Early Voting Schedule:
October 24 - November 5, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day,
including weekends.
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PAST ELECTIONS
2016 Primary Election Information
Primary Election Day: AUGUST 30, 2016
Polls are always open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Election Day: August 30, 2016.
You must vote in your assigned precinct on Election Day. Use the Precinct Finder to find your precinct online: Precinct Finder
Deadline for party changes and new registrations: August 1, 2016
Every voter may cast a ballot in this election. If you wish to vote in a partisan Primary Election, you must be a registered voter in the party for which the primary is being held. All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote on issues, universal primary contests and nonpartisan candidates during a Primary Election. The new voter registration and party affiliation change deadline is August 1, 2016.
Notice of Candidate Withdrawal
- A candidate has withdrawn from Circuit Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit, Group 4. The withdrawal letter was received from Chris France on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Votes for Chris France will not be counted.
- A candidate has withdrawn from Palm Coast City Council Member, District 1. The withdrawal letter was received from Troy Dubose on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Votes for Troy DuBose will not be counted.
- A candidate seeking Precinct Committeeman in Precinct 23 passed away on July 22, 2016. Our condolences to the family of Frank J. Meeker. Votes for Frank Meeker in this race will not be counted.
Notices will be posted in every voting booth throughout the county during Early Voting and on Election Day. Notices will also be placed in mail ballots to inform voters.
Races AND ISSUES which will be decided in the August 30, 2016 Primary Election include:
County Offices
- Supervisor of Elections – Universal Primary Contest
Party Offices
- Democrat and Republican State Committeeman and Committeewoman
- Republican Precinct Committeepersons in Precincts 11, 18, 21, 23, 27, 29
Nonpartisan Offices
Circuit Judge, School Board, City of Palm Coast Mayor, City of Palm Coast Council Member Districts 1, 3
- Nonpartisan races with two candidates –
One candidate will receive a majority of the vote, therefore a General Election is not necessary for this race.
- Nonpartisan races with three or more candidates –
If any one candidate receives a majority of the votes cast (50% +1 vote), the candidate is elected in the Primary Election and there will be no General Election. If no candidate for such office receives a majority of the votes cast for such office in the Primary Election, the names of the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for such office shall be placed on the General Election ballot.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 4
Solar Devices or Renewable Energy Source Devices; Exemption From Certain Taxation and Assessment
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to authorize the Legislature, by general law, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the assessed value of solar or renewable energy source devices subject to tangible personal property tax, and to authorize the Legislature, by general law, to prohibit consideration of such devices in assessing the value of real property for ad valorem taxation purposes. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2018, and expires on December 31, 2037.
Yes or No
Register & Vote in 2016
Closed Primary Elections
Florida is a Closed Primary State. If you wish to vote in this partisan Primary Election, you must be a registered voter in the party for which the Primary is being held. All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote on issues, nonpartisan offices (such as School Board and Judicial races) and municipal offices in a Primary Election.
Palm Coast Voters:
Please note that all voters who reside within the city limits of Palm Coast, regardless of party affiliation, may cast their vote for the Mayor of Palm Coast and two Palm Coast City Council Members during this election.
Candidate Qualifying
The candidate qualifying period is June 20 - 24, 2016. Refer to this page for more information about Becoming A Candidate. City candidates must file with their City Clerk. County candidates file with the Supervisor of Elections. State and Federal candidates must file with the Department of State, Division of Elections. Candidates must contact the appropriate qualifying officer for more information.
Primary Election Dates TO Remember
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Absentee ballots will be sent to all voters who have made a request to vote by mail.
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August 24, 2016
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| Primary Election Overseas Absentee Mail Date |
July 16, 2016 |
| Primary Election Domestic Absentee Mail Dates |
July 26 – August 2, 2016 |
Early Voting
Any registered and eligible voter in Flagler County may vote early at one of these locations during the early voting period:
1. Flagler County Public Library
At the corner of Belle Terre and Palm Coast Parkway.
Address:
2500 Palm Coast Parkway N.W.
Palm Coast, FL 32137
View this location on a map
2. Palm Coast Community Center
At the corner of Clubhouse Drive and Palm Coast Parkway.
Address:
305 Palm Coast Parkway NE
Palm Coast, FL 32137
View this location on a map
3. Supervisor of Elections Office
Located in the Government Services Building.
Address:
1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Suite 101
Bunnell, FL 32110
View this location on a map
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Early Voting Schedule:
August 15 - August 27, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day,
including weekends.
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2016 Election Schedule
There will be three county-wide elections in 2016.
Presidential Preference Primary Election
Election Day: March 15, 2016
Polls are always open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Early Voting: March 5th - March 12th, 10AM - 6PM Daily.
Deadline for party changes and new registrations: February 16, 2016
Primary Election
Election Day: August 30, 2016
Polls are always open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Early Voting: August 15th - August 27th, 10AM - 6PM Daily.
Deadline for party changes and new registrations: August 1, 2016
General Election
Election Day: November 8, 2016
Polls are always open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Early Voting: October 24th - November 5th, 10AM - 6PM Daily.
Deadline for new registrations: October 11, 2016
2016 EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
For All Three Elections in 2016