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Biography
Davis Benedict is a retired teacher who says they retired from teaching four years ago, per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum reported by the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Davis Benedict.
Top Priorities
- Getting involved in the city's financial issues, per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum, reported by the Sunshine Journal
- Airport and Three Corners decisions, per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum, reported by the Sunshine Journal
Biography
Brian Heady is a former Vero Beach City Council member, per Vero News, and says he is running with a focus on the mayor's role, per the Sunshine Journal's report of the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brian Heady.
Biography
Jay Kramer served on the Vero Beach City Council from 2010 to 2016 and as mayor, per his remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum reported by the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jay Kramer.
Biography
Robert MacCallum owns EXIT Right Realty in downtown Vero Beach and earlier worked in sports promotion and marketing, per the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Robert MacCallum.
Top Priorities
- Putting underused city-owned facilities to work as community gathering spaces that also generate revenue
- Building on the airport's growth as an economic driver
- A downtown that works as a destination for residents and visitors
Per the remarks to the Sunshine Journal.
Biography
Linda Moore is a Vero Beach City Council member, per the city's council page, and owns the Kilted Mermaid in Vero Beach, per the Sunshine Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Linda Moore.
Top Priorities
- Automating some city jobs as many employees retire in the next decade, per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum, reported by the Sunshine Journal
- No paid parking meters or beach access fees, using public-private partnerships such as the airport parking deal, per remarks at the Indian River County Taxpayers Association forum, reported by the Sunshine Journal
Biography
John O'Connor is a longtime Indian River County firefighter and paramedic who served 12 years as president of the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Indian River County and holds a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, per his campaign site.
Biography
Aaron Vos is an engineer, manager and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with more than 35 years in engineering, manufacturing, program management and executive consulting, per his campaign site. He has served on the Vero Beach City Council since 2024, per the same site, and is vice chair of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Top Priorities
- Three Corners redevelopment that reflects the community's vision and protects the waterfront
- Financial stewardship and responsible budgeting
- Protecting the Indian River Lagoon and delivering the new wastewater facility responsibly
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Tracey Zudans is a former member of the Vero Beach City Council, elected in 2022, per Hometown News. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Tracey Lockwood Zudans.
iAbout this race
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: eight candidates are on the City of Vero Beach's official 2026 candidate list for three council seats on the November 3 ballot, per the City of Vero Beach's list of 2026 city council candidates and the TCPalm candidate list (three seats are up; the city's qualified-candidate list does not state ballot order).
iWhat this office does
City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.
This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Voters choose 3; the top 3 finishers win seats. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Linda Moore, Aaron Vos.
Also on your ballot
Fellsmere City Council (three seats), Florida House District 34, Indian River County Commission District 2
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Questions about this race
Who is running for Vero Beach City Council (three seats) in 2026?
8 candidates are tracked for Vero Beach City Council (three seats) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Davis Benedict, Brian Heady, Jay Kramer, Robert MacCallum, Linda Moore, John O'Connor, Aaron Vos and Tracey Lockwood Zudans. Candidate information follows official Indian River County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Vero Beach City Council (three seats) election in Florida?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Indian River County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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