2022 election: Ultimate voter's guide to candidates, issues
Brevard County voters will have a lengthy ballot to consider for the Nov. 8 election, including statewide, county and municipal candidate elections and referendum items
Check out the stories below to read about candidates and races, hear them discussing their positions in our forums and to learn everything you need to know about casting your ballot.
Come back to floridatoday.com/elections often for updates and be with us on Nov. 8 for live coverage.
HOW TO VOTE
Voter registration and more: Here's what you need to know about registering to vote before the Oct. 11 deadline
Election Day primer: Here's what Brevard voters need to know when they go to the polls on Election Day
Nicole not likely to affect polls: Subtropical Storm Nicole not expected to impact Brevard elections, official says
POLITICAL PARTY TRENDS
No party affiliation growth: Independents now exceed Democrats in Brevard among those registered to vote
What's up with Brevard Democrats: Falling registrations, few candidates and defections: what's going on with Brevard Democrats
OTHER ELECTION ISSUES
How much they spent: Candidate spending per vote varied significantly for Brevard Commission, School Board races
Black voter turnout: Black voters feel targeted by Gov. Ron DeSantis — but turnout may not hit what Democrats need
Latino voting trends: Florida's Latino voters favor DeSantis, Rubio over Democratic opponents, Univision poll shows
Religion and politics: Brevard County religious institutions walk fine line when it comes to politics
U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 8
General election:
Longtime incumbent and challenger: Incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Posey squares off against Democrat Joanne Terry
How Posey voted: Posey breaks with GOP to vote against bills supporting 9/11 families, struggling vets
Previous coverage of Democratic primary, which Joanne Terry won, is below:
Who is running: Dodge, Terry seek to distinguish themselves ahead of Democratic primary for Congress
FLORIDA TODAY Forum: Hear from U.S. House District 8 Democratic primary candidates
Primary results: Joanne Terry wins Democratic primary for Congress, will face Posey in November
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2
Dunne, Trent offer contrasts: Two teachers will face off for final Brevard School Board seat contested this year
Trent job application issue: BPS investigating if school board candidate Gene Trent falsified teaching job application
Previous coverage of Brevard School Board primaries is below. Megan Wright won in District 1, and incumbent Katye Campbell won in District 5. In District 2, there will be a runoff between Erin Dunne and Gene Trent in the general election: election.
Who is running: School Board candidates square off over accountability, finances, culture war
Sheriff meddling: Candidates hold news conference about alleged job offers from sheriff if they agreed to leave races
FLORIDA TODAY Forum: Hear from candidates seeking a seat on Brevard school board for District 2
Our recommendation: Sorting out the School Board District 2 race
Primary results: Erin Dunne and Gene Trent to face off for School Board seat in November runoff election
JUDICIAL RACES
General election:
Two seek county judge seat: Torpy, Musselman highlight experience in judge race dominated by sheriff's endorsement
Video interviews: Election 2022: Meet the candidates for Brevard County Judge
Ivey pushing for Torpy: Ivey's support for judge candidate raises eyebrows and questions of judicial independence
Kimberly Musselman and Renee Torpy will face one another in a runoff election for Brevard County judge in Group 4. Previous coverage of judicial primaries is below:
Who is running: Meet Brevard's seven judicial candidates vying for county, circuit judge
Ivey interference: Judge candidate says Ivey offered to help secure appointment if she dropped out of race
Torres column: Torres: Three allegations of election meddling a bad look for Sheriff Ivey
Primary results: Recksiedler, Ingram reelected in judicial races; Musselman and Torpy advance to runoff
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 2
General election matchup: Tom Goodson, Dontavious Smith square off in general to decide County Commission District 2
Previous coverage of Republican primary is below. Republican Tom Goodson will face no party affiliation candidate Dontavious Smith in the general election:
Who is running: Four Republicans, one NPA candidate seek to fill vacant District 2 Brevard Commission seat
FLORIDA TODAY forum: Hear from Brevard County Commission candidates
Merritt Island policy: District 2 County Commission candidates tout their support for Merritt island
Sheriff meddling: Two candidates say Sheriff Ivey tried to get them to drop out, offered jobs in exchange
Candidates discuss Ivey: Candidates hold news conference about alleged job offers from sheriff if they agreed to leave races
Our recommendation: Sorting out the County Commission District 2 race
Primary results: Former State Rep. Tom Goodson wins Brevard County District 2 Republican primary
COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4
Previous coverage of Republican primary is below. Republican Rob Feltner will face write-in candidate Joseph Michael Aiello in the general election:
Who is running: Four Republican face off in District 4 County Commission primary marked by controversies
FLORIDA TODAY Forum: Election 2022: Hear from Brevard County Commission District 4 candidates
Republican forum: Brevard County Commission candidates square off in Republican forum with no clear winner
Republican straw poll: Brevard Republicans exchange allegations of fraud after weekend straw poll
Political consulting background: Primary concern: Could Feltner's ties to non-conservatives like Jennifer Jenkins haunt him?
Primary results: Rob Feltner takes Brevard County Commission District 4 race in overwhelming victory
FLORIDA SENATE DISTRICT 8
Previous coverage of Democratic primary, which Andrea Williams won, is below. She faces Republican incumbent Tom Wright in the Nov. 8 general election:
Who is running: Two Democrats compete in Florida Senate District 8 primary, winner will face GOP's Wright
Primary results: Andrea Williams wins Democratic nomination for Florida Senate District 8
FLORIDA HOUSE DISTRICT 30
Previous coverage of Republican primary is below. Republican Chase Tramont will face write-in candidate Vic Baker in the general election:
Primary candidates: Republican primary for House District 30 pits Brevard's Hattaway, Volusia's Tramont
Impact on port: With Port Commissioner Hattaway running for Florida House, Port Authority will have new look
Endorsements: Florida House candidate Hattaway, opponent Tramont pick up key endorsements
Primary results: Tramont takes the win in Florida House 30 primary over Brevard's Robyn Hattaway
FLORIDA HOUSE DISTRICT 33
Randy Fine video interview: Election 2022: Meet the incumbent for State House District 33
Anthony Yantz video interview: Election 2022: Meet the challenger for State House District 33
FLORIDA HOUSE DISTRICT 34
Environmental concerns: Indian River Lagoon is priority in Florida House District 34 race between Brackett, Greb
Previous coverage of Republican primary, which Robert Brackett won, is below. He faces Democrat Karen Greb in the Nov. 8 general election:
Who is running: Brevard's redrawn House District 34 race attracts 3 Indian River Republican candidates to primary
Primary results: Vero Beach Mayor Robbie Brackett wins Florida House District 34 Republican primary race
STATE AMENDMENTS
Details of Amendment 1: Florida Amendment 1 would give a tax break on assessments for climate change, flooding
Video on Amendment 1: Florida Amendment 1: Tax breaks on sea level improvements, assessments
Details of Amendment 2: Florida Amendment 2 would abolish the Constitution Revision Commission
Video on Amendment 2: Florida Amendment 2: Abolish Constitution Revision Commission
Details of Amendment 3: Florida Amendment 3 would increase homestead exemptions for teachers, first responders
Video on Amendment 3: Florida Amendment 3: Bonus homestead exemption for first responders, teachers
SCHOOL TAX REFERENDUM
Proposal to increase school tax: Voters to decide on Brevard Public Schools property tax increase on November ball
Video on school tax proposal: Election 2022: School millage rate to fund teacher pay increases
Seeking a debate: Rep. Fine asks BPS's Mullins to debate millage increase, but law prohibits staff advocacy
BREVARD CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Rundown of Brevard charter amendments: Tough choices: Brevard County voters face six charter amendments on the ballot in November
ENVIRONMENALLY ENDANGERED LANDS EXTENSION
Proposal to extend EEL program: Environmental lands referendum riles debate over how much green space is enough
Backing EEL proposal: Mountain biker group supports Brevard's Environmentally Endangered Land's referendum
MUNICIPAL REFERENDUMS
Wide variety of municipal referendums: Range of municipal referendums face voters on election ballot
Seven proposals for Palm Bay voters: Among seven Palm Bay charter amendments on ballot is one reducing tax increase restrictions
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Cape Canaveral: Cape Canaveral City Council candidates cite growth, infrastructure as among top issues
Cocoa: Five candidates, including two incumbents, vie for two seats in Cocoa City Council race
Cocoa campaign spending: Campaign finance: Cocoa candidates rake in donations as City Council race nears end
Cocoa Beach: Six candidate in running for three seats on Cocoa Beach City Commission
Indialantic: Indialantic mayor arrested on battery charge after striking Town Council candidate with rake
Indialantic candidate under fire: Florida Republican Party chair condemns 'hate speech' remarks by Indialantic candidate
Indialantic candidate to be investigated: Brevard GOP chair to task committee with investigating Indialantic candidate's antisemitic remarks, but not pulling support
Melbourne: 2022 elections: Meet the six candidates running for three Melbourne City Council seats
Melbourne Beach: Three in running for two contested Melbourne Beach Town Commission seats
Melbourne Village: 2022 elections: Here are Melbourne Village's candidates running for Town Commission seats
Palm Bay: Incumbent Johnson, challenger White face off for Seat 4 on Palm Bay City Council
Palm Bay candidates address issues: Palm Bay candidates back expanding infrastructure, finding solutions to police response time
Palm Bay debate controversy: Palm Bay City Council candidate White backs out of debate with Johnson at last minute
Satellite Beach: Satellite Beach City Council race focuses on growth issues
Titusville: Titusville City Council election sees development, environment at the forefront
Titusville primary candidates: Six candidates vie for two Titusville City Council seats; one incumbent unopposed
West Melbourne: West Melbourne candidates focus on infrastructure improvement, potential fire services
Uncontested municipal races: UCF professor: Uncontested races not uncommon at municipal level; Brevard has several
SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS
Brevard's special district races: Election 2022: Many candidates in Brevard's special districts running unopposed
Soil and Water Board restrictions: Non-farmers bumped from Florida's soil and water conservation district boards
GOVERNOR
What the candidates say: Florida Governor: A voter's guide to the 2022 general election
Intense gubernatorial debate: Ron DeSantis, Charlie Crist slug it out in an aggressive Florida gubernatorial debate
True or false during debate: PolitiFact: Fact-checking attacks from Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist in Florida's only gubernatorial debate
Five debate highlights: Five takeaways from Florida governor race debate between Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist
Poll numbers favor DeSantis: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio hold big leads over Democratic opponents
Crist's abortion focus: Charlie Crist sticks with abortion in closing argument. Some Democrats want him to shift.
On the attack: DeSantis pushes his campaign, goes after Biden administration during Melbourne stop
Crist looks for support in Melbourne: Crist urges supporters at Melbourne rally to get out the vote to beat DeSantis
Trump takes jabs at governor: Trump-DeSantis rivalry overshadows last days of midterm election campaigning in Florida
Republican incumbent Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist are the major-party candidates for governor. Stories on the Democratic primary are below:
Debate: Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried tangle over abortion, housing crisis in Florida governor debate
Crist TV spot: Crist with first TV spot in governor's race — looks past Fried, targets DeSantis
Crist campaigns in Brevard: Charlie Crist visits Brevard for meet-and-greet, blasts 'Rotten Ron' in campaign swing
Fried challenges: Fried challenges Crist's abortion rights stance, but he maintains lead in Democratic primary
Fried campaigns in Brevard: Nikki Fried pledges action on abortion, housing and climate if she wins governorship
ATTORNEY GENERAL
What the candidates say: Florida Attorney General: A voter's guide to the 2022 election
Republican incumbent Ashley Moody and Democrat Aramis Ayala are the candidates for attorney general. A story on the Democratic primary is below:
Three Democrats want Moody's job: Florida Attorney General: A voter's guide to the 2022 Democratic primary
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
What the candidates say: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture: A voter's guide to the 2022 election
Democrat Naomi Esther Blemur and Republican Wilton Simpson are the candidates for commissioner of agriculture. A story on the Democratic and Republican primaries are below:
Three Democrats, two Republicans: Florida Commissioner of Agriculture: A voter's guide to the 2022 primary election
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
What the candidates say: Florida Chief Financial Officer: A voter's guide to the 2022 election
U.S. SENATE
What the candidates say: U.S. Senator from Florida: A voter's guide to the 2022 general election
Five debate highlights: Five takeaways from U.S. Senate debate between Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Val Demings
Video of Senate debate: Watch back: Marco Rubio and Val Demings, vying for U.S. Senate seat, face off in debate
Fact-checking the candidates: PolitiFact: The only Florida Senate debate between Val Demings and Marco Rubio, fact-checked
Debate recap: Sunshine State Senate debate: Marco Rubio and Val Demings square off in Florida: recap
Rubio's polling advantage: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Marco Rubio hold big leads over Democratic opponents
Rubio pushes GOP issues: Sen. Marco Rubio appeals for Brevard voter support on issues of culture wars, economy
Incident at Demings' appearance: Brevard sheriff still investigating incident during Val Demings' campaign stop at Mims
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Here's your ultimate guide to the 2022 election
