This information is intended to familiarize the candidates, campaign treasurers, and residents with the duties and responsibilities required under Florida’s Election Laws and the City of Lake Helen Charter.

• Our General Elections are held annually on the date established by the Florida Election Code.
• Our Commissioners and Mayor are elected at-large.
• Terms of office for all seats are two (2) years, and there are no term limits.
• 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 Lake Helen Charter which may have a bearing on your campaign or qualifications to run for office.

City Polling Location
Hopkins Hall, 192 West Connecticut Avenue, Lake Helen

Voter Registration
For information about voter registration and for special requirements for first time voters registering by mail, contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections office (736-5930), or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website.

Early Voting
For more specific information regarding Early Voting, or for a list of Early Voting sites, please contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930, or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website.

Absentee Ballots
Voters who are unable to visit the polls on Election Day may request absentee ballots from the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386-736-5930), or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website.

Pollwatchers
Please be advised that the last day to register poll watchers is 14 days before early voting begins for the General Election.

2024 Municipal Election

Dates

• Primary Election: August 20, 2024
• General Election: November 5, 2024

Offices

The following offices are officially up for election in 2024:

• Zone 2
• Zone 4

Qualifying - 2024

Qualifying Dates:  Noon, June 10 - Noon, June 14

Previous Election Results

Election Results 2023

Additional Information

City Commission

View current Commission members and meeting information.

Canvassing Board

Pursuant to State law, the Volusia County Canvassing Board will canvass the returns of any City election that is held 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.

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 Elections.

For information regarding the specifics of the Logic and Accuracy Tests, please contact the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections (386)736-5930, or visit the Volusia County Supervisor of Elections website.

More Resources

• Florida Division of Elections
• Volusia County Elections Office
• Florida Commission on Ethics
• Florida Department of State (alternate link)

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