Hilliard, Florida Public Records

Citizens, Florida residents, and at least 18 years old by election day, providing either a valid Florida driver's license number, state identification card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Registration is also available in person at the Supervisor's office, driver license offices, or public libraries, or by mail using a voter registration application. The Town of Hilliard holds municipal elections for mayor and town council seats. As an incorporated municipality, the town typically conducts these elections in non-presidential years, though specific dates and terms should be confirmed with Hilliard Town Hall (904-845-3209) Information about local candidates, town ordinances on the ballot, and municipal election dates is available through both Town Hall and the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections website. Residents also participate in Nassau County Commission district elections (the town is in County Commission District 1), school board elections for Nassau County School District, and constitutional offices including Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk of Court, and Supervisor of Elections. To find their assigned polling place, residents can use the lookup tool on the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections website (www.votenassau.com) or call the elections office. By entering their address, voters can determine their precinct and polling location, view sample ballots, and confirm registration status. The town has multiple precincts including locations at Hilliard Community Park and local schools. Florida offers early voting periods beginning approximately 10-15 days before election day, with Nassau County designating several early voting sites countywide. Specific locations and hours are published before each election on the Supervisor's website. Election records in Florida are extensively public under state law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase from the Supervisor of Elections, containing names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history (though not how someone voted). Campaign finance reports for local, state, and county candidates are filed with the Florida Division of Elections and viewable at dos.myflorida.com/elections. Candidate qualifying documents, petition signatures for ballot initiatives, and precinct-level election results are all publicly accessible. Nassau County typically posts detailed election results by precinct on the Supervisor's website shortly after polls close. While 2026 is not a presidential year, Florida voters will elect a U.S.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Hilliard voters are published by the Florida Division of Elections (https://dos.fl.gov/elections/). Special district elections and local referenda may also appear on the ballot. Florida offers vote-by-mail ballots (absentee ballots) for all voters without requiring an excuse. Residents can request a mail ballot through the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections website, by phone, by mail, or in person. Mail ballot requests are valid through the end of the calendar year of the second general election following the request, meaning voters must renew their request periodically. Vote-by-mail ballots are mailed beginning approximately 40 days before election day and must be returned by 7:00 PM on election day to be counted - this means mailed ballots should be sent well in advance or can be dropped off at secure ballot drop boxes or the elections office. Florida law requires voters to provide identification when voting in person, accepting Florida driver's licenses, state ID cards, U.S. Passports, military IDs, and other government-issued photo identification.