Jacksonville Beach, Florida Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the Florida Division of Elections at https://registertovoteflorida.gov. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, Florida residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not adjudicated mentally incapacitated or convicted of a felony without voting rights restored. Online registration requires a Florida driver license or ID card number. The voter registration deadline in Florida is 29 days before any election. New residents and those changing addresses should update their registration to ensure they receive the correct ballot for municipal races. Municipal elections for the city are held in March of odd-numbered years, with the most recent in March 2025. The community operates under a council-manager form of government with a mayor and six council members representing geographic districts.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Jacksonville voters are published by the Florida Division of Elections (https://dos.fl.gov/elections/). Local voters also participate in county-wide elections for Duval County constitutional officers, Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk of Courts, Supervisor of Elections, and the Duval County School Board. Information about candidates, local ballot measures, and sample ballots is available at https://www.duvalelections.gov approximately 45 days before each election. Voters can find their assigned polling place using the Precinct Finder tool at https://www.duvalelections.gov/Voter-Information/Precinct-Finder or by calling the Supervisor of Elections office. Polling places in the area typically include Jacksonville Beach City Hall, local churches, community centers, and schools. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Election Day. Florida public records law makes extensive election information publicly accessible. Voter registration lists, excluding Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, and signatures, are public records available for purchase from the Supervisor of Elections. Campaign finance reports for all candidates and political committees are searchable online through the Florida Division of Elections at https://dos.fl.gov/elections/campaign-finance. Election results by precinct, including results specific to the city, are posted at https://www.duvalelections.gov after certification. Candidate qualifying information, including petition signatures and financial disclosures, is also public. Precincts in the area typically show higher-than-average turnout compared to the county overall, often exceeding 70% in presidential elections. However, all of Florida's 28 U.S. Local voters should check https://www.duvalelections.gov for confirmed 2026 races as the election approaches. Florida voters can request vote-by-mail ballots, also called absentee ballots, through the Supervisor of Elections. Requests can be made online at https://www.duvalelections.gov, by phone at 904-630-1414, by mail, or in person. Vote-by-mail ballot requests are valid for two general election cycles. Ballots are mailed approximately 40 days before each election and must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Florida law requires voters to provide identification information - driver license number or last four digits of Social Security number - when requesting mail ballots, and signature verification is conducted when ballots are returned.