“Run for Office”
The “Run for Office” Q&A is for those who might consider running for local office, whether in the short-term or sometime down the road. It is appropriate for those curious about being a candidate for a local municipality, the City of Palm Coast, the County Commission, or the County School Board.
You do not need to pre-register
“Run for Office” Q&A sessions:
Saturday, September 27, 10:00am – 11:00am
Tuesday, October 21, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday, November 13, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Municipalities ONLY Workshop!
Bunnell, Beverly Beach, Flagler Beach
If you are interested in running for office for one of the three municipalities, this workshop is for you! We will share what is legally required, deadlines, etc. Your next election is on March 3, 2026.
Saturday
November 15
1pm – 3pm
READY TO RUN! (4 Workshops)
“Ready to Run!” is a series of workshops to support those who intend to run for office for the City of Palm Coast, the County Commission, or the County School Board. Your Primary is on August 18, 2026 and the General Election is on November 3, 2026.
Workshop #1 Filing and Getting Started: What is legally required
Saturday
December 13
10:00am – Noon
Workshop #2 Creating your Campaign Plan: From the role of community events to accessing information about Flagler County voters to navigating the mother lode of online resources, this workshop is intended to provide a basic outline of the components of a Campaign Plan.
Saturday
January 10, 2026
10:00am – Noon
Workshop #3 Fundraising: Whether we like it or not, money plays an important role in securing victory. Learn how to establish your campaign’s fundraising goal and how to achieve it.
Saturday
February 7, 2026
10:00am – Noon
Workshop #4 Campaign Managers: No respectable campaign launches without a Campaign Manager. But what does a Campaign Manager do and what are the attributes of a good one? What skills are important to successfully supporting a local candidate? This workshop is appropriate for potential Candidates and Campaign Managers.
Saturday
February 28, 2026
10am – Noon