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CITY OF TITUSVILLE
ELECTION INFORMATION
2026
Primary Election – Tuesday, August 18, 2026
General/Runoff Election – Tuesday, November 3, 2026
In the event more than two candidates qualify for a particular seat, then a primary election will be held on August 18, 2026. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast (50 percent plus one) then a runoff election will be held between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes on November 3, 2026. If a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast during the primary election on August 18, 2026, said candidate will be elected. If only two candidates qualify for a particular seat, then the general election will be held on November 3, 2026.
Elected candidates take office on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Offices Open –
- Council Member Seat One (4 Year Term) – currently held by Herman A. Cole
- Council Member Seat Three (4 Year Term) – currently held by Megan D. Moscoso
- Council Member Seat Five (4 Year Term) – currently held by Jo Lynn Nelson
Term of Office – Four years
Qualifying Fee – $50.00. In addition, the State of Florida Department of State requires an assessment of one percent (1%) of the annual salary of the office being sought. Council Member’s salary is $12,022.40 a year, which equates to a $120.22 assessment [Florida Statutes 99.093].
Qualifying Starts – 12 Noon: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Qualifying Closes – 12 Noon: Thursday, May 28, 2026
To qualify for office of Council Member, candidates shall have been residents of the City one year prior to filing; shall have qualifications of electors in the City of Titusville, Florida; shall not hold any other elective public office; and shall pay the filing fee of $50.00 plus the state assessment. The resign-to-run law does not apply to political party offices, persons serving without salary as members of an appointive board or authority, and persons holding federal office [Florida Statutes 99.012].
Candidates shall file qualifying papers and qualifying fee with the City Clerk.
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 with the City Clerk [Florida Statutes 106.021].
Contact the City Clerk’s Office for additional information at (321) 567-3686.
STATE LAW REQUIRES CANDIDATES OF MUNICIPAL OFFICE TO COMPLY WITH STATE
REGULATIONS AND ACCOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES AND
COMMITTEES AS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES.
10/8/2025