Canaveral Port Authority District Commission – District 1

District 1, FL

Local Partisan

Current Incumbent

Jerry Wayne Allender

Republican

In office since January 2023

Next Election

Nov 3, 2026

Term Length

4 years

Number of Seats

1

About this position

Harbor District or Port District Board members are responsible for overseeing harbor/port operations within the district. They govern the port and harbor district which regulates navigation; constructs, and leases port facilities and terminals.

Eligibility requirements

  • A candidate must be a registered voter of the county and live within the boundaries of the district.

Filing information

Elections office

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg C, Melbourne, FL 32940

Phone: 321-633-2124

Fee & signature requirements

Filing Fee: Party candidates: $626.64 (6% of the annual salary for the position); Independent candidates: $417.76 (4% of the annual salary for the position). Petition signature requirement: At least 1% of the total number of registered voters in the district as of the last general election for the office

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.

Primary Type Partisan
Primary Date Aug 18, 2026
Primary Filing Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
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