2021 City of Palm Coast Mayoral Special Election Information
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The Frame
Residents of Palm Coast must follow specific deadlines and location changes to participate in the special election to select a new mayor.
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Palm Coast residents
Eligible voters within city boundaries are responsible for following specific election procedures to cast their vote for mayor.
Precinct 8 and 33 voters
These voters must use temporary polling locations instead of their usual sites for this election.
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Key Facts
- Election Day is July 27, 2021, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- The voter registration deadline for this election was June 28, 2021.
- Early voting occurred from July 17, 2021, through July 24, 2021.
- Precinct 8 voters must vote at the Flagler County Association of Realtors building at 4101 E. Moody Boulevard.
- Precinct 33 voters must vote at Old Kings Elementary School at 301 Old Kings Rd S.
- The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot was July 17, 2021.
- Mail ballots must be received by the Elections Office by 7:00 p.m. on July 27, 2021, to be counted.
- Secure ballot drop boxes are only available during office hours and require in-person monitoring per state law.
- Power of Attorney is not recognized for voting purposes.
- Voters who requested a mail ballot but choose to vote in person must bring their mail ballot to the polling place to be cancelled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off my mail ballot at my polling place on Election Day?
What happens if I requested a mail ballot but want to vote in person?
Are ballot drop boxes available 24/7?
Why It Matters
Residents of Palm Coast must follow specific deadlines and location changes to participate in the special election to select a new mayor.
Summary
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Ballot Drop Box Monitoring
The document notes a shift in state law requiring in-person monitoring of ballot drop boxes, resulting in the removal of 24/7 access.
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Sources
www.flaglerelections.gov
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