DUVAL COUNTY · NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Atlantic Beach Mayor-Commissioner Seat 1
Other offices & ballot questions
2 candidate records. Statements are attributed to their sources; published proposals are not proof of results.
| Candidate | Curtis R. FordCurtis R. Ford No party label on ballot | Nancy StaatsNancy Staats No party label on ballot |
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| Environment | Curtis R. FordNo party label on ballot Ford proposes continued stormwater improvements, including a Dora Drive retention project, a citywide stormwater study and Sherman’s Creek dredging. These are his stated plans. Curtis R. Ford Sources & cited passages
Ford supports stronger tree-removal requirements, higher mitigation costs, more replacement-tree funding and resident outreach. Curtis R. Ford Sources & cited passages
| Nancy StaatsNo party label on ballot Staats supports enforcing development and environmental protections consistently while preserving Atlantic Beach’s tree canopy and character. Nancy Staats Sources & cited passages
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| Economy & taxes | Curtis R. FordNo party label on ballot In his questionnaire, Ford proposes adjusting city revenue sources and budgets if Amendment 3 passes. Curtis R. Ford Sources & cited passages
| Nancy StaatsNo party label on ballot No verified statement on this topic in the guide. |
| Public safety | Curtis R. FordNo party label on ballot No verified statement on this topic in the guide. | Nancy StaatsNo party label on ballot Staats supports maintaining police, fire and emergency-service staffing and response times through fiscal pressures. Nancy Staats Sources & cited passages
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| Education | Curtis R. FordNo party label on ballot No verified statement on this topic in the guide. | Nancy StaatsNo party label on ballot Staats opposes conversion or closure of Atlantic Beach Elementary and proposes protecting the school for future generations. Nancy Staats Sources & cited passages
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| Government | Curtis R. FordNo party label on ballot No verified statement on this topic in the guide. | Nancy StaatsNo party label on ballot Staats supports transparent budgets, data-informed decisions and respect for staff expertise. Nancy Staats Sources & cited passages
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| Campaign funding | Curtis R. FordNo party label on ballot No reconciled campaign-finance totals published; unknown does not mean zero. | Nancy StaatsNo party label on ballot No reconciled campaign-finance totals published; unknown does not mean zero. |
| Research limits | Curtis R. FordNo party label on ballot Selected attributed policy statements and dated records are shown here. This is not an exhaustive platform, governing-record or campaign-finance review. Full candidate investigation →Official election listing
| Nancy StaatsNo party label on ballot Selected attributed policy statements and dated records are shown here. This is not an exhaustive platform, governing-record or campaign-finance review. Full candidate investigation →Official election listing
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Voting hours, deadlines & ID
DUVAL COUNTY · GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Countywide guide: 28 candidate and judicial-retention contests, plus 4 ballot questions.
Check your own ballot. District, municipal and community development district contests depend on your address. Find your official sample ballot and assigned precinct ↗
Early voting October 20–November 1 · voting hours, mail deadlines & ID
Election Day
November 3 · 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Vote at your assigned precinct.
Early voting
October 20–November 1 · daily hours
Oct. 20–23: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Oct. 24–25: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Oct. 26–30: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Oct. 31–Nov. 1: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Vote by mail
The deadline to request a mailed ballot was October 22 at 5 p.m. For domestic ballots, the elections office must receive the ballot by November 3 at 7 p.m.; a postmark does not count. Sign the return envelope. Return it to the elections office during office hours or an early-voting site during voting hours. Election Day precincts do not accept mail-ballot drop-offs. Track your mail ballot ↗
Overseas mailed ballots may arrive by November 13 if postmarked or dated by November 3. Overseas faxed ballots must arrive by November 3 at 7 p.m. Read the official overseas ballot rules ↗
Before you vote
The regular registration deadline was October 5; limited late-registration exceptions apply. For in-person voting, bring valid, current photo and signature ID; these may be on two separate IDs. If you do not have acceptable ID, you may still vote a provisional ballot. See acceptable IDs ↗
Voting dates, hours and ID guidance checked against official Duval County sources October 26, 2026. Candidate and ballot-question source dates appear with their evidence. All times are local (Eastern).
Research coverage & missing evidence · How sources are reviewed