Election Information Center
Welcome to the City of Orange City Election Information Center. This information is intended to familiarize the City Council, candidates, campaign treasurers, and residents with the duties and responsibilities required under Florida’s Election Laws and the City of Orange City Charter. Elections in Orange City are held in even-numbered years on the date established by the Florida Election Code. All municipal elections are non-partisan.
The information contained on this website is not all-inclusive. If you are considering running for office, you must become acquainted with the relevant Florida election laws and the City of Orange City Charter which may have a bearing on your campaign or qualifications to run for office. You may contact the City Clerk for more information.
Registering to Vote
For information about registering to vote, visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Election’s voter registration page. You may also check your voter status online.
Voter Registration Applications are available online at RegistertoVoteFlorida.gov, at the Orange City Clerk Office, post offices or libraries, and must be returned to the Volusia County Department of Elections.
Vote by Mail Ballots
Voters who are unable to visit the polls on Election Day may request Vote by Mail ballots from the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (736-5930), or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website www.volusiaelections.gov.
Orange City Districts & Voting Precinct Information:
The City of Orange City is divided into five City Districts. To locate your voting precinct, please utilize the Volusia County Voting Precinct Locator.
Precinct 301 | Divine Remnant of Truth | 1725 S. Volusia Ave. |
Precinct 302 | Dickinson Memorial Library Hall | 148 Albertus Way |
Precinct 303 | Dickinson Memorial Library Hall | 148 Albertus Way |
Precinct 304 | Orange City United Methodist Church | 396 E. University Ave. |
Precinct 305 | John Knox Village Barker Center | 130 Southlake Dr. |
Precinct 306 | Divine Remnant of Truth | 1725 S. Volusia Ave. |
Precinct 307 | Orange City United Methodist Church | 396 E. University Ave. |
Precinct 308 | Orange City United Methodist Church | 396 E. University Ave. |
General Elections
General Elections in the City of Orange City are held in even-numbered years on the dates established by the Florida Election code. Municipal elections are non-partisan. City council seats are designated as Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and two at large, with one being the Mayor’s seat. Each of the seats are for a 4-year term of office. There are no term limits.
In order to run for any office you must be a registered voter and a resident of Orange City for at least one year prior to the day you qualify for office. A qualifying packet with the required forms is available in the City Clerk Office, 229 E. Graves Ave.
A Primary Election will be held in August, 2026, if three or more candidates qualify for any one office. (Per Florida Statutes and Orange City Charter, Section 4.02).
A General Election for all opposed candidates will be held in November, 2026. (Per Uniform Election Code and Orange City Charter, Section 4.02).
The current City Council members are:
Mayor | Mayor Kelli Marks | (term ends 2028) |
District 1 | Council Member Harold Grimm | (term ends 2028) |
District 2 | Council Member Lisa Stafford | (term ends 2028) |
District 3 | Vice Mayor Alex Tiamson | (term ends 2028) |
District 4 | Council Member Lisa Richardson | (term ends 2026) |
District 5 | Council Member Fran Darms | (term ends 2026) |
At-Large | Council Member Dana Knight | (term ends 2026) |
Logic & Accuracy Tests – In accordance with Section 101.5612 F.S., the Volusia County Department of Elections will conduct public, pre-election tests of the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used for early voting and at the polls for the City’s Primary and General Elections. For information regarding the specifics of the Logic and Accuracy Tests, please contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930.
Canvasing Board – pursuant to State law, the Volusia County Canvassing Board will canvass the returns of any City election that is held in coincident with a county, state or federal election. For information regarding the specifics of the Canvassing Board meetings, please contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386) 736-5930 or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website at www.volusiaelections.gov.
Running for City Council:
The 2026 Election will include the following Council Seats – Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and At-Large. If you are interested in running for City Council, it is important that you contact the City Clerk’s office at 386-775-5403, to obtain information regarding the specific requirements for filing.
**Per Section 2.11(a) of the City Charter: Due to the vacancy of the At-Large seat in December, 2023, this term will end in 2026, to return the seat to the appropriate election cycle per Section 4.02(a) of the Charter**
**Per Section 2.11(a) of the City Charter: Due to the upcoming vacancy of the District 4 seat in November, 2024, due to the incumbent resigning to run for a different seat, this term will end in 2026, to return the seat to the appropriate election cycle per Section 4.02(a) of the Charter**
State law has very specific requirements for candidates. For example, before a candidate can designate a campaign depository (open a campaign account), accept any campaign contributions or make any expenditures, they must file an Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE 9), an Acknowledgement for Electronic Filing of Campaign Reports, and a Statement of Candidate form (DS-DE 84), indicating that the candidate has read and understands the requirements of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes, with the City Clerk.
Once a candidate has opened a campaign account the Campaign Treasurer will be responsible for reporting all campaign activity according to the campaign reporting schedule. The Supervisor of Elections office will contact candidates about their log-in information for the Electronic Campaign Filing system.
The City Clerk shall have qualifying forms available for completion by any candidate who wishes to run for office. All forms and a qualifying fee of $124.82 for Council Members and $149.69 for the Mayor shall be filed by a candidate at the time and on the dates established by the Florida Election Code.
Qualifying dates for the 2026 General Election will be from announced in 2026. Petitions must be filed with the City Clerk during the qualifying period. The Supervisor of Elections will determine the sufficiency of each petition, and the clerk shall notify each candidate of the results thereof. (Charter, Section 4.06).
Voter Registration Deadlines:
Primary Election: August 2026
Deadline to Register to Vote:
Deadline to Request a Vote-by-mail Ballot:
Early Voting:
General Election: November 2026
Deadline to Register to Vote:
Deadline to Request a Vote-by-mail Ballot:
Early Voting:
Early Voting Hours:
**Volusia County registered voters may cast a ballot prior to Election Day at any Early Voting Site. All voters must provide an acceptable form of identification**
Early Voting Locations:
- Supervisor of Elections Office
1750 S Woodland Blvd
DeLand, FL 32720
- Florence K Little Town Hall
12 Colomba Rd
DeBary, FL 32713
- The Center at Deltona
1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd
Deltona, FL 32725
- Ormond Beach Regional Library
30 S Beach St
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
- Charles W. Cherry, Sr. Cultural & Educational Center
925 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Daytona Beach Regional Library
105 Jackie Robinson Pkwy
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Lakeside Community Center
1999 City Center Cir
Port Orange, FL 32129
- New Smyrna Beach Regional Library
1001 S Dixie Fwy
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
For more specific information regarding Voter Registration, contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386) 736-5930 or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website – volusiaelections.gov.
Helpful Links:
Volusia County Supervisor of Elections
A General Election will be held on November 2026.
PURSUANT TO CITY OF ORANGE CITY ORDINANCE NO. 599, CANDIDATES FOR CITY ELECTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE CAMPAIGN TREASURER’S REPORTS WITH THE VOLUSIA COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS. REPORTS CAN BE REVIEWED ONLINE BY CLICKING THE FOLLOWING LINK