Elections 2022: Everything you need to know for election day in Duval County
When early voting ended Sunday, over 193,000 people had already cast their votes in the Duval County midterm election, meaning around 70% of registered voters have yet to submit their ballots.
Republicans turned out by just over 2,500 votes overall. Keeping with recent election trends, Democrats submitted more mail-in ballots than Republicans, but Republicans showed up more for in-person early voting.
The races for governor and Senate have garnered attention statewide, but there are multiple Duval-area elections to watch, from the Florida Legislature to Jacksonville sheriff.
Polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Remaining mail-in ballots can be dropped off to the Supervisor of Elections Office at 105 E. Monroe St. before 7 p.m. Voters must vote at their designated precincts, which can be found on voter registration cards or online through the Supervisor of Elections precinct finder.
Results will be updated throughout Tuesday night on the Supervisor of Elections and the Times-Union websites.
If you have not had a chance to vote, here’s everything you need to know:
How to vote
Find your precinct: Check your voter card or head to the Duval County Supervisor of Elections precinct finder
Take a look at your sample ballot: Input your full name as written on your voter registration card and birth date to the Supervisor of Elections intake form to view your full ballot
When: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday
Duval County races
Jacksonville sheriff
Democrat Lakesha Burton and Republican T.K. Waters face off in the highly contested special election following former Sheriff Mike Williams’ resignation earlier this year. Waters, who retired as the Sheriff's Office's chief of investigations for the election, earned 46.7% of the vote in August. Burton, who also retired as assistant chief of the Arlington police zone, followed with 32.8%. The two have clashed over how to best handle the city’s violent crime and the experiences necessary to move forward. More
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City Council District 7
Charles Barr and Reggie Gaffney, Jr. head to the runoff in the election for City Council District 7 after Gaffney’s father, Reggie Gaffney, Sr., vacated the position to run for state office. The candidates out-earned four other candidates in the primaries, where Reggie Gaffney, Jr. got 39% of the vote, followed by Barr at 20%. Regardless of who wins, the seat will open again for general City Council elections in the spring – for which the district lines are still being decided as the city works to follow a federal court’s order to redraw the city’s map. More
Congressional District 4
LaShonda "L.J." Holloway faces state Sen. Aaron Bean for the congressional seat running from Nassau County through Jacksonville to Clay County. Holloway, a Democrat, has focused on voting rights, codifying abortion care and protect social security. Bean, a Republican, said he would focus on the economy and the security of the southern border while supporting the House Republicans’ “Commitment to America” agenda. More
State Senate District 4
Political newcomer and Democrat Sharmin Smith faces Republican state Rep. Clay Yarborough for state Sen. Aaron Bean’s current position. The race was not on the August ballot because neither faced opposition within their respective parties. If elected, Smith plans to focus on protecting abortion care, eliminating the statute of limitations on sex-related crimes and implementing child abuse prevention program in public schools known as “Erin’s Law.” Yarborough will focus on supporting parental rights in education and law enforcement. More
State Senate District 5
State Rep. Tracie Davis and Binod Kumar race for departing state Sen. Audrey Gibson’s seat in the largely Democrat district. Davis has campaigned on delivering jobs and advocating for pro-choice policies, as well as protecting voting rights and affordable health care. Kumar, a longtime JEA engineer, supports Florida’s current 15 week abortion ban with exceptions to protect a woman’s life, parental rights in education initiatives and pay reductions for certain elected officials. More
State House District 13
District 14 state Rep. Angie Nixon is running against La'Ciara Masline, a political newcomer without party affiliation. Nixon was drawn into District 13 after Florida’s most recent redistricting following the release of 2020 census data. In her campaign, Nixon has focused on lowering the cost of healthcare and housing, increasing wages and ensuring equal rights. Masline, an independent insurance broker, has campaigned on ensuring medical freedom, supporting veterans and providing income assistance to seniors. More
State House District 17
Two political newcomers are on the ballot for the district. Democrat Michael Anderson is a substitute teacher and political organizer focusing on equity in medical care, education, infrastructure, elections, jobs and public safety. Republican Jessica Baker, a prosecutor with the 7th Judicial Circuit and a former member of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry’s staff, has campaigned on balanced budgets, lower taxes, expanding school choices and more funding for public safety. More
Florida constitutional amendments
Florida Amendment 1 seeks to incentivize flood protections for Florida homeowners. If passed, homeowners would not face a property-tax increase for elevating their residences in order to protect against flooding.
Florida Amendment 2 aims to abolish the Constitution Revision Commission – a special group consisting of 37 unelected officials that convenes every 20 years and decides which amendments to take directly to Florida voters, bypassing the Florida House and Senate.
Florida Amendment 3 would provide a homestead exemption of up to $50,000 for certain types of workers, including classroom teachers, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, child welfare services professionals, active duty military members and Florida National Guard members.
All three amendments require 60% approval to pass.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Everything you need to know for Nov. 8 voting in Duval County
