Election Information Center

Welcome to the City of South Daytona Election Information Center.  This information is intended to familiarize the City Council, candidates, campaign treasurers, and residents with the duties and responsibilities required under Florida’s Election Laws and the City of South Daytona Charter. Elections in South Daytona are held in even-numbered years on the date established by the Florida Election Code. All municipal elections are non-partisan.

The information contained on this website is not all-inclusive.  If you are considering running for office, you must become acquainted with the relevant Florida election laws and the City of South Daytona Charter which may have a bearing on your campaign or qualifications to run for office. Please contact Becky Witte, Deputy City Clerk at 386-322-3014 for more information.

City Elections

General Elections in the City of South Daytona are held in even-numbered years on the date established by the Florida Election Code for the primary election. The next Election will be held in August 2026.

Municipal elections are non-partisan.  In the City of South Daytona all seats on the City Council are elected at-large.  There are no term limits, and the seats are for four (4) years.

The current City Council:

Mayor William C. Hall (term ends 2028)

Seat 1 Councilman Brandon Young (term ends 2028)

Seat 2 Councilman Doug Quartier (term ends 2026)

Seat 3 Councilwoman Lisa O’Neal (term ends 2026)

Seat 4 Vice-Mayor Eric Sander (term ends 2028)

Running for City Council:

The Deputy City Clerk shall have qualifying forms available for completion by any candidate who wishes to run for the City Council. 

All qualifying forms and the qualifying fee shall be filed by a candidate at the time and on the dates established by the Florida Election Code of each even-numbered year.  2026 Qualifying Dates are yet to be announced.

Campaign Treasurers Reports: The state of Florida will prescribe a schedule for filing Treasurer Reports.  Pursuant to the City of South Daytona Ordinance 17-13, Candidates for City Elections are required to file Campaign Treasurer Reports with Volusia County Supervisor of Elections.

Campaign Treasurer Reports can be reviewed online at Candidate Reports (voterfocus.com) (link opens to external website).

Voter Information:

Book Closing: For more specific information regarding Voter Registration and Book Closing, please contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930 or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website www.volusiaelections.org (link opens to external website).

Early Voting:  For more specific information regarding Early Voting, or for a list of Early Voting sites, please contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930 or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website www.volusiaelections.org  (link opens to external website).

Voter Registration: For information about voter registration and for special requirements for first time voters registering by mail, contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930, or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website www.volusiaelections.org  (link opens to external website).

Vote by Mail Ballots: Voters who are unable to visit the polls on Election Day may request Vote by Mail ballots by contacting the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930 or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website www.volusiaelections.org  (link opens to external website).

Pollwatchers: Please be advised that the last day to register poll watchers is 14 days before early voting begins for the Election. Contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930 or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website www.volusiaelections.org  (link opens to external website).

Precinct Information: To locate your voting precinct, please utilize the Volusia County Voting Precinct Locator.

Precinct 702 is South Daytona Christian Church, 2121 Kenilworth Avenue
Precinct 701 is Piggotte Community Center, 504 Big Tree Road

Helpful links:

http://www.volusiaelections.org

https://dos.myflorida.com/elections

http://www.volusiaelections.org

https://dos.myflorida.com/elections

As always, if you have any Election questions, please contact Deputy City Clerk Becky Witte at 386-322-3014.