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2021 City of Palm Coast Mayoral Special Election Information

Original title: 2021 City of Palm Coast Election Information | Flagler County Elections Office

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of Palm Coast must follow specific deadlines and location changes to participate in the special election to select a new mayor.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

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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?
No, mail ballots must be returned directly to the Elections Office on Election Day.
What happens if I requested a mail ballot but want to vote in person?
You must bring your mail ballot with you to the polling location so it can be cancelled before you are issued a new ballot.
Are ballot drop boxes available 24/7?
No, due to changes in state law, drop boxes are only available during office hours and must be monitored in person.

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

This document provides essential voting information for the 2021 special election to fill the vacancy for the Mayor of Palm Coast. It outlines key dates, registration deadlines, early voting schedules, and temporary polling location changes for specific precincts.

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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.

Connected Entities

organizationFlagler County Elections OfficeThe office managing the election process.Map →
locationOld Kings Elementary SchoolTemporary polling location for Precinct 33.Map →
locationCity of Palm CoastThe municipality holding the special election.Map →
locationFlagler County Association of RealtorsTemporary polling location for Precinct 8.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.flaglerelections.gov

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