Palm Bay Primary Election: Your Guide to Early Voting 🗳️
Palm Bay Primary Election: Your Guide to Early Voting 🗳️
Get Ready to Vote: Key Races and Locations for Palm Bay Voters
PALM BAY, FL — As early voting begins for the primary election, Palm Bay residents have the opportunity to shape the future of their community. With crucial positions like Mayor and City Council Seats 2 and 3 on the ballot, every registered voter in the city can participate in these nonpartisan races. Here's what you need to know about the candidates and where to cast your vote.
Candidates for Palm Bay Mayor
- Rob Medina (Incumbent): Focuses on community development and infrastructure improvements.
- Edith M. Rivera: Emphasizes community engagement and government transparency.
- Tatiana Rosado: Advocates for economic growth and local business support.
- Santa Isabel Wright: Highlights sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Candidates for Palm Bay City Council Seat 2
- Donny J. Felix (Incumbent): A real estate investor and developer, Felix prioritizes accountability, infrastructure improvement, and public safety.
- Richard 'Mike' Hammer: Former City employee. Calls for efficiency in city operations and economic diversification.
- Patric McNally: Advocates for addressing infrastructure challenges and enhancing public safety.
Candidates for Palm Bay City Council Seat 3
- Alfy Ramsay Agarie: Business Owner. Committed to enhancing community services and business support.
- Michael J. Bruyette: Focuses on fiscal responsibility and community engagement.
- Peter J. Filiberto: Emphasizes strategic planning and development.
- David Anthony Kearns: Advocates for transparency and accountability.
- Chandler Austin Langevin: Prioritizes public safety and infrastructure improvements.
- Eileen Mary Sepp: Focuses on community development and environmental sustainability.
Early Voting Locations in Palm Bay and West Melbourne
Residents can vote early at the following locations:
- Max K. Rodes Park Community Center
Address: 3410 Flanagan Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
- Tony Rosa Palm Bay Community Center
Address: 1502 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
- Ted Whitlock Community Center
Address: 370 Championship Cir NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Early Voting Dates and Hours:
- Dates: August 10 - August 17, 2024
- Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Secure Ballot Intake Stations are available during early voting hours for voters wishing to drop off their mail ballots. Voters can return their voted mail ballot to any of Brevard's 10 Early Voting locations. Remember, voters may vote at any of Brevard's Early Voting sites regardless of their residential address. However, on Election Day, voters must vote at their precinct-specific polling location.
In nonpartisan races like these, including school board elections, party affiliation is not a factor, and every registered voter can cast their ballot. It is possible the Seat 2 race could be decided by the primary. If any candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in any City Primary Election, they will be elected. This making every vote crucial. Stay informed with The Palm Bayer and make your vote count!
