Q: The Aug. 20 Primary Election is fast approaching. What is up next for the Elections Office?
A: The focus in June is Candidate Qualifying. Candidate qualifying will take place from noon, June 10, to noon, June 14. Under Florida Statute, qualifying papers began being accepted May 28, 2024.
Q: Have any offices qualified already?
A: Yes. The first qualifying period in 2024 was open from April 22 to April 26 for candidates for Judicial, State Attorney, Public Defender, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representative offices to file with the Florida Division of Elections. These candidates do not file with the Supervisor of Elections. Information for these candidates can be found on the Florida Division of Elections website.
Q: What offices qualify with the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office during the June qualifying period?
A: The Elections Office will be qualifying candidates for all county offices, special districts, municipalities and community development districts.
The local offices scheduled for election include Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Clerk of Courts, Supervisor of Elections, three County Commissioners, two School Board Members, and many more.
The Florida Division of Elections in Tallahassee will be qualifying candidates for State Senator, State Representative, and Multi-Special Districts.
Q: Can voters see which candidates are qualifying?
A: Yes. As local candidates file, their information is added into our system and posted on our website. This information can be found by visiting www.votesjc.gov and selecting Candidate Information, then Candidate List and Reports.
Q: Where can voters see a complete list of the local offices up for election in 2024?
A: The list of local offices up for election in 2024 can be found on our website at www.votesjc.gov under Election Dates. Closer to the election, this page will also feature a link to a Primary Election information page that will have important dates, early voting locations, and information about voting in the Aug. 20 Primary Election.
Q: Are there any upcoming deadlines for the Aug. 20 Primary Election?
A: Yes, the last day to register to vote or change your party affiliation for the Aug. 20 Primary Election is July 22, 2024. To register to vote or update your information, visit www.votesjc.gov and hit the Register to Vote button on the home page.
Q: What is the best way for our readers to contact you?
A: Readers can email me at voakes@votesjc.gov or call me at (904) 823-2238. The Elections Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our website, www.votesjc.gov also has a wealth of information.
