Learn About Jacksonville Candidates Before May 16 Election

On May 16, 2023, Duval County voters will go to the polls to vote in the Jacksonville Unitary Election.  Beaches voters will be voting for the Jacksonville Mayor and At-Large City Council representatives. Early voting for the Unitary Election will be held: May 1 – May 14, 2023 10am – 6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL  32266 2023 JACKSONVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM: On April 28, 2023,

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2022 Atlantic Beach Election Information

Three seats are up for election on November 8 for Atlantic Beach. Click on the candidate’s name to see their website.   Mayor – Commissioner Seat 1: Curtis R Ford Sean Keane Brittany Norris   Commissioner Seat 4: Candace Kelly (incumbent) Jennifer Deery Lagner   Commissioner Seat 5: Kevin Nottingham Jessica Ring   ATLANTIC BEACH CANDIDATE FORUM: Beaches Watch hosted a candidate forum on October 3 for Atlantic Beach candidates

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Jacksonville 2021 Special Election Information

LEARN ABOUT THE JACKSONVILLE CANDIDATES BEFORE YOU VOTE On February 22, 2022, the City of Jacksonville with have a special election runoff to fill the remaining term of the late Tommy Hazouri who served as the At-Large Group 3 council member. EARLY VOTING: February 12 – February 20, 2022 10am – 6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL  32266 ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Learn more

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2020 State and County Election Information

LEARN ABOUT THE HOUSE DISTRICT 11 CANDIDATES Beaches Watch asked the Florida House District 11 candidates to respond to a questionnaire about issues important to beaches voters. You can see the candidate responses by clicking on the name of the candidate. Read candidate questionnaires: Cord Byrd Joshua Hicks Check out the candidates’ websites: Cord Byrd Joshua Hicks LEARN ABOUT COUNTY CHARTER AND STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS On the 2020 General Election

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2019 Jacksonville City Council Election Information

LEARN ABOUT THE JACKSONVILLE CANDIDATES BEFORE YOU VOTE On March 19, 2019, Duval County voters will go to the polls to vote in the Unitary First Election for Jacksonville.  Beaches voters will be voting for the Jacksonville Mayor and five At-Large City Council representatives. Early voting for the Unitary Election will be held: March 4 – March 17, 2019 10am – 6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach,

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2018 District 2 School Board Election Information

Congratulations to Elizabeth Andersen who was elected on November 6, 2018 to the Duval County School Board to represent District 2. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CANDIDATES BEFORE YOU VOTE NOVEMBER 6 Beaches Watch asked all the candidates to respond in writing to questions about Duval Schools issues. Click on the name below to see the candidate responses to the questionnaire: Elizabeth Andersen Nick Howland DISTRICT 2 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE INFORMATION: Click on

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2018 Jacksonville Beach Election Information

2018 ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to the following candidates who were elected to the Jacksonville Beach City Council on November 6, 2018: District 1, Seat 4:  Cory Nichols See District 1, Seat 4 ELECTION RESULTS District 2, Seat 5:  Georgette Dumont See District 2, Seat 5 ELECTION RESULTS District 3, Seat 6:  Sandy Golding See District 3, Seat 6 ELECTION RESULTS The swearing in ceremony for the new Jacksonville Beach City

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2018 Neptune Beach Election Information

2020 ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to the following candidates who were elected to the Neptune Beach City Council on November 6, 2018: City Council Seat 4:  Josh Messinger See Seat 4 ELECTION RESULTS City Council Seat 5:  Fred Jones – unopposed The swearing in ceremony for the new Neptune Beach City Council members will be held Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7pm at the Neptune Beach City Hall in the Council

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2017 Atlantic Beach Election Information

2017 ATLANTIC BEACH ELECTION RESULTS On August 29, 2017, Atlantic Beach voters went to the polls to vote in the Primary Election to vote for Mayor and two Commission seats. Congratulations to the candidates who were elected to serve on the Atlantic Beach Commission: Mayor:  Ellen Glasser Commission Seat 4:  Candace Lee Kelly Commission Seat 5: Brittany Norris 2017 PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM: On Thursday, August 10, 2017 Beaches Watch hosted a candidate

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2016 Jacksonville Beach Election Information

On November 8, 2016, Jacksonville Beach voters will go to the polls to vote in the General Election to vote for Mayor and three At-Large Council seats. GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM: On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Beaches Watch in cooperation with the JBEPTA MaPS Academy held a candidate forum for the Jacksonville Beach Mayor and City Council candidates on the general election ballot at the Jacksonville Beach Elementary School Cafetorium.  The Jacksonville Beach Candidate forum gave voters

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2014 Candidate Training Information

On June 25, Jerry Holland (Duval County Supervisor of Elections) and Beth Fleet (Candidate and Records Director) presented a candidate training workshop to Atlantic Beach candidates, their campaign teams and others that are considering running for office in the future. “An important element to a smooth election is to have informed candidates who are knowledgeable of the election laws,” said Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland. At the candidate training workshop,

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2016 Neptune Beach Election Information

LEARN ABOUT THE NEPTUNE BEACH MAYORAL CANDIDATES GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM: On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Beaches Watch held a candidate forum for the Neptune Beach Mayor candidates on the general election ballot at the Neptune Beach City Hall Council Chambers.  The Neptune Beach Candidate forum gave voters the opportunity to meet the candidates and learn about their platforms and positions on Neptune Beach issues prior to the primary election on November

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2015 Atlantic Beach Election Information

ATLANTIC BEACH CANDIDATE FORUM On Thursday, August 6, 2015, Beaches Watch hosted a public candidate forum for the Atlantic Beach candidates who will be on the August 25 ballot.  If you were unable to attend the forum, you can watch a video of the forum to learn more about the candidates before you vote. Watch the Atlantic Beach Candidate Forum:   See the candidate responses to the Beaches Watch Q&A

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2015 Jacksonville Election Information

On May 19, Duval County voters will go to the polls to vote in the General Election for the Jacksonville elections.  Early voting for the General Election will be held: May 4 – May 17, 2015 10am-6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL  32266 MAYOR & SHERIFF CANDIDATE FORUM: On April 16, 2015, Beaches Watch hosted a candidate forum so beaches voters can learn more about the

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2014 Jacksonville Beach Elections Information

Congratulations to the following candidates who have been elected to the Jacksonville Beach City Council on November 4, 2014. Click on their name to see the candidates’ responses to the Beaches Watch Q&A on Jacksonville Beach issues: Seat 4, District 1: Bruce Thomason Seat 6, District 3: Lee “Beach” Buck For district boundaries: Jax Beach Council District Map. GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM VIDEO: On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Beaches Watch

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