Election 2026 In Walton County, Florida

[Mike Jones]

Primary Election​

Election Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (Polls open: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
If voting on Election Day, voters will need to vote at their home precinct’s polling place, as designated on their voter information card or at votewalton.gov/status. Be sure to bring valid voter Identification. Visit votewalton.gov/ID for details.
Early Voting: Saturday, August 8, 2026, through Saturday, August 15, 2026 (Polls open: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily)
Early Voting Locations. Be sure to bring valid voter Identification. Visit votewalton.gov/ID for details.
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 – deadline for new registrations in Florida and party affiliation changes. Register to vote, update your registration, or check your status at votewalton.gov/register
Vote by Mail (Absentee): To vote by mail ballot, you must submit a request. Request online here: votewalton.gov/request. The deadline to request a ballot to be mailed is at 5:00 pm on the 12th day before Election Day. Mail ballots must be received either by mail or in person in the Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 pm on Election Day.
Party Affiliation / Closed Primary State: Florida is a closed primary state, meaning in a partisan closed primary election contest, voters may vote only for candidates in the same political party with which they are registered. Your ballot style is determined by your party affiliation as of the registration deadline. You may change your party affiliation at any time. However, party changes must be made at least 29 days before a primary election to take effect for that election. This deadline is often referred to as “book closing.” If the change is submitted after the deadline, the change will apply to future elections. More information here: votewalton.gov/party
What’s on the Ballot?
Office Holders & Next Election Date
Notices of General Election (when available)
Sample Ballots (when available)
Current Candidates
Maps

General Election​

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Polls open: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
If voting on Election Day, voters will need to vote at their home precinct’s polling place, as designated on their voter information card or at votewalton.gov/status. Be sure to bring valid voter Identification. Visit votewalton.gov/ID for details.
Early Voting: Saturday, October 24, 2026, through Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Polls open: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily) Early Voting Locations. Be sure to bring valid voter Identification. Visit votewalton.gov/ID for details.
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 – deadline for new registrations in Florida and party affiliation changes. Register to vote, update your registration, or check your status at votewalton.gov/register
Vote by Mail (Absentee): To vote by mail ballot, you must submit a request. Request online here: votewalton.gov/request. The deadline to request a ballot to be mailed is at 5:00 pm on the 12th day before Election Day. Mail ballots must be received either by mail or in person in the Supervisor of Elections by 7:00 pm on Election Day.
Party Affiliation: In a general election, all registered voters receive the same ballot for their designated
area and may vote for any candidate or question, regardless of party affiliation.
You may change your party affiliation at any time. However, party changes must be made at least 29 days before an election to take effect for that election. This deadline is often referred to as “book closing.” If the change is submitted after the deadline, the change will apply to future elections. More information here: votewalton.gov/party

 

[Mike Jones]

Jim Bagby has secured a spot on the 2026 Walton County Commission ballot after collecting enough voter signatures through Florida’s petition process, his campaign announced Monday.

The longtime resident and military veteran said the effort was driven by one-on-one conversations with residents across the county, and that early grassroots support has fueled his campaign from the start.

“This campaign wouldn’t exist without the people of Walton County,” Bagby said. “From the start, it’s been powered by neighbors stepping up and getting involved. Those candid, one-on-one conversations are often overlooked, but they matter most. I’m grateful the people of Walton County have put me on the ballot, and our work together is just beginning.”

Bagby brings more than two decades of professional experience in Walton County to the race. He previously served as executive director of Visit South Walton, general manager of One Seagrove Place and town manager of Rosemary Beach for 10 years. Most recently, he served as district director for Matt Gaetz and is a current Destin City Councilman.