Mayor in Palatka, FL

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Election date
November 3, 2026
15
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1 candidate filed so far
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About Mayor

About this position

The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the commission and perform such duties as shall be consistent with his office, and he shall have the same power and authority as other commissioners and a voice and a vote in the proceedings of the commission, but no vote [veto] power. He shall use the title of mayor in any case in which the execution of legal instruments of writing or other necessity arising under the provisions of this act or the general laws of the state so require; but this shall not be construed as conferring upon him the administrative or judicial functions of a mayor under the general laws of the state.
Office level
City
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Affiliation
Nonpartisan
Positions
1 open seat

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for Mayor

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Must have been a duly registered elector (voter) of the city for at least six months prior to the beginning of the qualifying period for office

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Pay filing fee that is 6% of annual salary. Law requires that a candidate must also file the following: Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests, Loyalty Oath and Oath of Candidate (Form DS-DE 25 for Non Partisan Office), pay Assessment fee, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE 9) and within 10 days file Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE 84)
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
    Where to file
    2509 Crill Ave, Ste 900, Palatka, FL 32177
    Filing phone
    386-329-0224
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