Mayor in DeLand, FL

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Election date
November 3, 2026
14
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About this position

The Legislature Chair or President of Council is responsible for overseeing the sessions of the municipal legislature. The chair will monitor and evaluate pending legislative, regulatory and legal actions on an ongoing basis.
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 be a qualified elector of the City of DeLand and must have or will have resided within the present corporate limits of the City of DeLand for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the date of the end of the qualifying period.

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Law requires that a candidate must file the following: Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests, Loyalty Oath and Oath of Candidate (Form DS-DE 25 for Non Partisan Office), If required by charter, the candidate must pay a qualifying fee. Checks must be drawn on the campaign account, If required by charter, certification of the required number or signatures, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE 9) and Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE 84), unless you have already filed these forms.
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
    Where to file
    1750 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720
    Filing phone
    386-736-5930
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