Run for office in Duval County, FL.

Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.

Duval County has 28 county-level races on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on April 24, 2026. There are also 6 school board and local district races open to Duval County residents.

School board & local district races

About these offices

The Soil and Water District Board, or Water Improvement District Board, is responsible for overseeing soil and watersheds within the district, and making plans and proposals to maintain and improve their quality.

The Duval County School Board consists of 7 members elected by their constituents. They are the official policy-making body for all education related issues for the Duval County Public School System.

Duval County races

Office Election date Filing deadline
Duval County Court Judge - Group 1 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Duval County Court Judge - Group 13 Division M Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Duval County Court Judge - Group 14 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Duval County Tax Collector May 18, 2027 Jan 15, 2027
Jacksonville City Sheriff May 18, 2027 Jan 15, 2027
Duval County Property Appraiser May 18, 2027 Jan 15, 2027
Duval County Court Judge - Group 5 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Duval County Court Judge - Group 10 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Duval County Court Judge - Group 15 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Duval County Court Clerk Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Duval County Court Judge - Group 2 Division B Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 3 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 6 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 11 Division H Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 8 Division K Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 12 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 17 Division Q Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 7 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 16 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 9 Division F Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Duval County Court Judge - Group 4 Division I Nov 7, 2028 TBD
Jacksonville City Council - At Large, Group 1 May 18, 2027 TBD
Jacksonville City Council - At Large, Group 2 May 18, 2027 TBD
Jacksonville City Council - At Large, Group 3 May 18, 2027 TBD
Jacksonville City Council - At Large, Group 4 May 18, 2027 TBD
Jacksonville City Council - At Large, Group 5 May 18, 2027 TBD
Jacksonville City Council - District 7 May 18, 2027 TBD
Jacksonville City Mayor May 18, 2027 TBD

About these offices

County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.

The County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting, investing, and disbursing taxes. Additionally, they account for the tax money or taxable property and provide budget projection services for relevant agencies.

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.

The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.

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