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Biography
Clay M. Hansen is self-employed at Hansen Marine Service and holds an associate degree in engineering, per his News4JAX voter guide questionnaire. He lists several homeowners association board positions. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Clay M. Hansen.
Top Priorities
- A more common-sense and timely approach to removing derelict vessels
- Accountability for tax dollar expenditures
- Preserving the working waterfront by protecting boat yards and marinas from housing development
Per the News4JAX voter guide questionnaire.
Biography
Tom Rivers is a broker associate with Florida Homes Realty and Mortgage, per the district's board page. He is serving his third term as Group 5 commissioner and previously served two terms on the St. Johns County School Board, per the same page. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tom Rivers.
Campaign Finance
$300 raised · county campaign-finance filings
iAbout this race
This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: Clay M. Hansen and Tom Rivers meet in a nonpartisan race, per the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections' official General Election Candidates list (updated September 17, 2026).
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Florida House District 19, Florida House District 20, St. Johns County School Board District 4
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Questions about this race
Who is running for St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District Commission Group 5 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District Commission Group 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Clay M. Hansen and Tom Rivers. Candidate information follows official St Johns County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District Commission Group 5 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 St. Johns County ballot?
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