Primary Election – Tuesday, August 18, 2026

General/Runoff Election – Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Should there be more than two (2) qualifying candidates for a given Council seat, then a primary election will be held on August 18, 2026.  The two (2) primary candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be the candidates in the general election.  The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the general election shall be declared elected to the office for which he or she was a candidate.

In the event there are fewer than three (3) qualifying candidates for a given Council seat, their names will not appear on the primary election ballot, but they will appear on the general election ballot. If a candidate for Mayor or for a given Council seat receives more than fifty percent (50%) of the vote in a primary election, then said candidate shall be declared elected to the office and no names shall appear on the general election ballot.

Offices Open –      City Council Seat 4 – currently held by Kenny Johnson
                                City Council Seat 5 – currently held by Mike Jaffe

Term of Office –    Four (4) years 

The qualifying period begins on Monday, June 8, 2026, at noon; and ends on June 12, 2026, at noon.  

A candidate may announce his/her candidacy prior to qualifying.  However, no campaign funds may be collected or disbursed until the candidate has named a treasurer and depository and filed the appropriate form (DS-DE 9) with the City Clerk. 

2026 Candidate Pre-Qualifying Packet

Contact the City Clerk’s Office for additional information at (321) 952-3414.

Political Signs - Registration for Non-City Candidates

All candidates and political committees (PC) erecting signs within the city must register with the Office of the City Clerk.  Please complete the Political and Campaign Sign Registration form and click on the 'Submit by Email' button. 

Please adhere to the rules and regulations for placement of your political or campaign signs.

NOTE:  Pursuant to Section 178.13, Palm Bay Code of Ordinances, signs of any type may not be erected upon property owned by the City.  HOWEVER, signs shall be permitted on City property during early voting only at Tony Rosa Community Center and Fred Poppe Regional Park (do not have to be removed each day) and on election day only.  Signs must be removed within 24 hours after early voting and election day. Any signs found in violation shall be removed by the City without notification to the candidates.