Run-offs?

[Matt J]

I didn't want to clog another thread with this question, but I'm assuming the same rule applies for run-offs as the general election when a ballot is one party? I'm pretty certain that the Sheriff's race will have a run-off election unless Walton county doesn't do that.

 

[Bob Hudson]

No runoff's in Florida - most votes wins the primary. If no opponent from another party then they are the winner.

Why it's that way - I haven't a clue.

 

[DuneLaker]

No run-off. The Republican Sheriff candidate who wins in the Primary Aug. 26 will face the lone Democrat in the General in November. The Republican District 5 Commissioner candidate who wins the Aug. 26 Primary election is the winner -- OVER. No redos.

 

[Matt J]

Thanks, after I posted I thought back and was thinking of municipal elections in Bay County. Sorry for any confusion.

 

[DuneLaker]

No need to apologize. Thanks for bringing up the issue. The more it is discussed, the more people will be informed and make a better choice come election time. Being a good citizen takes a lot of work sometimes.

 

[rapunzel]

It is a good topic, SWGB.

For me, it crystallized the fact that someone could become county commissioner with 21% of the vote. Zero district 5 residents could vote for the person who ends up representing them. How scary is that?

Just one more reason a strong two party system will benefit everyone in this county.

 

[DemoLady]

Two party system is crucial to a democracy

I agree. One of the reasons it has been so important to let Walton Democrats know they can vote in key races, without a Democrat running, is so they will actually turn out and vote in the August primary. Many people stayed home in the presidential primary -- because they didn't think their vote would count. It is scary that such a small percentage of people will determine the outcome of these important local races.