Volusia County

Volusia County Voter Guide 2026

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
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Volusia County Council At-Large

City
  • Nancy J. Miller
    Nancy J. Miller has served as mayor of Daytona Beach Shores since 2018, per local election reporting. She is a qualified candidate for the open at-large County Council seat in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $136,421 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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  • Mike Poniatowski
    Mike Poniatowski spent more than four decades in Volusia County public safety as a firefighter, deputy sheriff, paramedic, flight medic, and ambulance operations director, per his campaign materials. He is a qualified candidate for the open at-large County Council seat in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Priorities: Property tax reform and budget discipline · Comprehensive stormwater and flooding fixes · Slowing sprawl and conserving land
    Raised $41,525 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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  • Barry Powell
    Barry Powell is a qualified candidate for Volusia County Council At-Large on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $2,430 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Volusia County Council District 1

City
  • Wendy Anderson
    Wendy Anderson is a biologist and environmentalist who serves on the Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District board, per local election reporting. She is a qualified candidate for County Council District 1 in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $54,310 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Don DempseyIncumbent
    Don Dempsey is the sitting District 1 member of the Volusia County Council, per the county's official council roster. He is a qualified candidate for reelection in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $13,000 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Melissa D. Thorne
    Melissa D. Thorne is a nurse and yoga therapist, per local election reporting on the qualified field. She is a qualified candidate for County Council District 1 in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $6,958 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Volusia County Council District 3

City
  • Anthony Gorham
    Anthony Gorham is a military veteran, per local election reporting on the qualified field. He is a qualified candidate for County Council District 3 in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $3,503 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Danny RobinsIncumbent
    Danny Robins is the sitting District 3 member of the Volusia County Council, per the county's official council roster. He is a qualified candidate for reelection in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $123,300 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Bryon White
    Bryon White is a former Volusia County beach safety captain who spent nearly seventeen years in ocean rescue and is the founder of Yaupon Brothers American Tea, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate for County Council District 3 in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Priorities: Slowing growth and stopping sprawl · Protecting water and natural lands · Taking no developer money
    Raised $26,156 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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Volusia County Council District 5

City
  • David SantiagoIncumbent
    David Santiago is the sitting District 5 member of the Volusia County Council, per the county's official council roster, and previously served in the Florida House of Representatives, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate for reelection on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
    Raised $13,695 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • J. David Sosa
    J. David Sosa previously served on the Deltona City Commission, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate for County Council District 5 on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
    Raised $4,363 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Volusia County School Board District 1

County
  • Brenda Beery
    Brenda Beery is a former educator, per local election reporting on the qualified field. She is a qualified candidate for School Board District 1 in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $52,839 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Jaclyn Carrell
    Jaclyn Carrell is a qualified candidate for Volusia County School Board District 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $6,755 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Jamie Michele HaynesIncumbent
    Jamie Michele Haynes holds the District 1 seat on the Volusia County School Board, where she has served since 2018 and is the board's vice chair, per the district's official board roster. She is a qualified candidate for reelection in the August 18, 2026 primary.
    Raised $23,275 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Volusia County School Board District 3

County
  • Grace Kellermeier
    Grace Kellermeier is a retired educator, per local election reporting on the qualified field. She is a qualified candidate for School Board District 3 on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
    Raised $3,990 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Jessie ThompsonIncumbent
    Jessie Thompson holds the District 3 seat on the Volusia County School Board, where she has served since 2022 and is the board's chair, per the district's official board roster. She is a qualified candidate for reelection on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
    Raised $13,975 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Volusia County School Board District 5

County
  • Ruben ColónIncumbent
    Ruben Colón holds the District 5 seat on the Volusia County School Board, per the district's official board roster. He is a qualified candidate for reelection on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
    Raised $9,307 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Dean Condon
    Dean Condon is a nonprofit executive, per local election reporting on the qualified field. He is a qualified candidate for School Board District 5 on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
    Raised $3,595 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

West Volusia Hospital Authority Group B, Seat 2

Local
  • Voloria Manning
    Voloria Manning is a qualified candidate for West Volusia Hospital Authority Group B, Seat 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
  • David Markle
    David Markle is a qualified candidate for West Volusia Hospital Authority Group B, Seat 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $1,041 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 1

County
  • John Navarra
    John Navarra is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $6,485 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Monica Paris
    Monica Paris is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $6,350 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 3

County
  • Christos Mavronas
    Christos Mavronas is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $6,270 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Quanita May
    Quanita May is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $25,050 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Steve Miller
    Steve Miller is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $4,115 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 5

County
  • John Counts
    John Counts is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 5 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $2,375 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Aaron Harrison
    Aaron Harrison is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 5 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $1,459 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Willie F. Williams
    Willie F. Williams is a qualified candidate for Daytona Beach Commissioner Zone 5 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $1,900 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

DeBary Mayor

City
  • Phyllis Butlien
    Phyllis Butlien is a qualified candidate for DeBary Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $11,200 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Lita Handy-Peters
    Lita Handy-Peters is a qualified candidate for DeBary Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $1,000 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Deltona Mayor

City
  • Santiago Avila, Jr.Incumbent
    Santiago Avila, Jr. is the sitting mayor of Deltona, per the city's official directory. He is a qualified candidate for reelection on Volusia County's 2026 ballot.
    Raised $24,985 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Maritza A. Vazquez
    Maritza A. Vazquez is a qualified candidate for Deltona Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $3,552 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Jason Voelz
    Jason Voelz is a qualified candidate for Deltona Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $12,500 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Deltona Commission District 1

County
  • Davison Heriot
    Davison Heriot is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $2,220 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Brandy White
    Brandy White is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $1,265 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Deltona Commission District 3

County
  • Tara D'Errico
    Tara D'Errico is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $3,000 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Sean O'Donnell
    Sean O'Donnell is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $600 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Deltona Commission District 5

County
  • Christopher Bellingham
    Christopher Bellingham is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 5 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $4,494 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Stephen R. Colwell, Jr.
    Stephen R. Colwell, Jr. is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 5 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $650 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Deltona Commission District 6

County
  • Chris Nabicht
    Chris Nabicht is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 6 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $10,321 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Christian O'Brien
    Christian O'Brien is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 6 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $691 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Jody Lee Storozuk
    Jody Lee Storozuk is a qualified candidate for Deltona Commission District 6 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $820 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Edgewater Mayor

City
  • Diezel D. DePew
    Diezel D. DePew is a qualified candidate for Edgewater Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $17,865 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Wayne McCloskey
    Wayne McCloskey is a qualified candidate for Edgewater Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $5,000 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Steven Oleksy
    Steven Oleksy is a qualified candidate for Edgewater Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $500 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Edgewater Council District 1

City
  • Charlotte Hope Gillis
    Charlotte Hope Gillis is a qualified candidate for Edgewater Council District 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $8,265 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Chuck Martin
    Chuck Martin is a qualified candidate for Edgewater Council District 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $6,700 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Edgewater Council District 3

City
  • Debbie Dolbow
    Debbie Dolbow is a qualified candidate for Edgewater Council District 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $600 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Jim McGinnis
    Jim McGinnis is a qualified candidate for Edgewater Council District 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $1,510 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Holly Hill Commission District 2

County
  • Mike Cerbo
    Mike Cerbo is a qualified candidate for Holly Hill Commission District 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $3,925 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Carmen Ruiz
    Carmen Ruiz is a qualified candidate for Holly Hill Commission District 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $7,133 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

New Smyrna Beach Mayor

City
  • Fred E. ClevelandIncumbent
    Fred E. Cleveland is the sitting mayor of New Smyrna Beach, first elected in 2022, per the city's official website. He is a qualified candidate for reelection on Volusia County's 2026 ballot.
    Raised $33,840 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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  • Lisa Martin
    Lisa Martin is a qualified candidate for New Smyrna Beach Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $8,605 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

New Smyrna Beach Commission Zone 2

County
  • Jennifer Devine
    Jennifer Devine is a qualified candidate for New Smyrna Beach Commission Zone 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $39,321 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Lou Pate
    Lou Pate is a qualified candidate for New Smyrna Beach Commission Zone 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $928 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Cynthia Sniezak
    Cynthia Sniezak is a qualified candidate for New Smyrna Beach Commission Zone 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $3,326 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Oak Hill Commission Seat 3

County
  • Joseph A. Catigano
    Joseph A. Catigano is a qualified candidate for Oak Hill Commission Seat 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $2,100 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Terry Mason
    Terry Mason is a qualified candidate for Oak Hill Commission Seat 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $372 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Orange City Council At-Large

City
  • Stephen P. Gensel, Jr.
    Stephen P. Gensel, Jr. is a qualified candidate for Orange City Council At-Large on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $2,841 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Dana Knight
    Dana Knight is a qualified candidate for Orange City Council At-Large on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $980 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Orange City Council District 3

City
  • Brett Marquez
    Brett Marquez is a qualified candidate for Orange City Council District 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $160 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Sherry Pough
    Sherry Pough is a qualified candidate for Orange City Council District 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $250 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Ormond Beach Mayor

City
  • Damien Curry
    Damien Curry is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $100 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • George Doran
    George Doran is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $435 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Jason LeslieIncumbent
    Jason Leslie is the sitting mayor of Ormond Beach, elected in 2024, per local election reporting. He is a qualified candidate for reelection on Volusia County's 2026 ballot.
    Raised $15,483 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Lori Tolland
    Lori Tolland is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Mayor on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $100,200 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Ormond Beach Commission Zone 1

County
  • Alan Burton
    Alan Burton is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $11,764 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Melissa DeVriese
    Melissa DeVriese is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $68,236 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Coleen McMahon
    Coleen McMahon is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $6,628 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Ormond Beach Commission Zone 2

County
  • Jennifer Bright
    Jennifer Bright is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $3,870 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Travis Sargent
    Travis Sargent is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $3,800 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Ormond Beach Commission Zone 3

County
  • Kristin Deaton
    Kristin Deaton is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $33,180 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Ted Rhodes
    Ted Rhodes is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 3 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $500 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Ormond Beach Commission Zone 4

County
  • Amber Bobak
    Amber Bobak is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 4 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $903 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Harold Briley
    Harold Briley is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 4 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $625 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Barry du Moulin
    Barry du Moulin is a qualified candidate for Ormond Beach Commission Zone 4 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $850 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Pierson Council Seat 1

City
  • Julie M. Chrisp
    Julie M. Chrisp is a qualified candidate for Pierson Council Seat 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $276 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Linnie Richardson
    Linnie Richardson is a qualified candidate for Pierson Council Seat 1 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $196 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

South Daytona Council Seat 2

City
  • Victoria Maxwell
    Victoria Maxwell is a qualified candidate for South Daytona Council Seat 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $200 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
  • Doug Quartier
    Doug Quartier is a qualified candidate for South Daytona Council Seat 2 on Volusia County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
    Raised $4,400 · per Supervisor of Elections filings

Volusia County Chair

County
  • Jeff Brower
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Mayor of Deltona

City
  • Victor Ramos
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  • Santiago Avila Jr.
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