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St. Johns County, Florida

St. Johns County Airport Authority Group 2

2 candidates are tracked for St. Johns County Airport Authority Group 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerry Dedge and John H. Wilson. Candidate information follows official St Johns County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Jerry Dedge

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Biography
Jerry Dedge is a retired military aviator with 41 years of aviation experience who was appointed to the Airport Authority by the governor in 2025, per News4JAX and the Governor's office.
Top Priorities
  • Board transparency and accountability
  • Expanding hangar infrastructure
  • Exploring Advanced Air Mobility technology
Per the News4JAX voter guide questionnaire.

John H. Wilson

Nonpartisan

Biography
John H. Wilson is a retired New York judge, elected to Civil Court in Bronx County in 2004, and holds a B.A. from Fordham University and a J.D. from Pace University, per his News4JAX voter guide questionnaire. He serves on the board of the St. Augustine Jazz and Blues Heritage Society, per the same questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John H. Wilson.
Top Priorities
  • Restoring public trust in the Airport Authority
  • Addressing lease arrangements and fuel pricing at the airport
  • Opening the airport fuel market to competition for more affordable pricing
Per the News4JAX voter guide questionnaire.
About this race

This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: appointed Group 2 member Jerry Dedge and John H. Wilson meet in a nonpartisan countywide race, per the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections' official General Election Candidates list (updated September 17, 2026).

What this office does

Special district board member. Special districts are single-purpose local governments with their own boards and, usually, their own tax levy. The board adopts the budget, sets the levy within voter-approved limits, hires the director and approves capital projects. The board's powers are limited to the district's purpose.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Jerry Dedge, is on the ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for St. Johns County Airport Authority Group 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for St. Johns County Airport Authority Group 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jerry Dedge and John H. Wilson. Candidate information follows official St Johns County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the St. Johns County Airport Authority Group 2 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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Sources
Verify this race
Candidate roster from official St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Florida election office, or see the full St Johns County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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