2026 Municipal Election Information & Candidate Qualifying

The City of Newberry will be holding its annual Municipal Election on April 14th, 2026. City elections take place each year, with the Mayor and Commissioners serving two-year terms. All seats are elected at-large and are non-partisan. 

• Groups I, II, and III are elected in even years.
• Groups IV, V, and the Mayor are elected in odd years.

Seats Up For Election

The purpose of the upcoming election will be to fill the following seats, currently held by:
Commissioner Group I | Rick Coleman
Commissioner Group II | Mark Clark
Commissioner Group III | Monty Farnsworth

Qualifying to Run for Office

Prior to opening a campaign bank account, accepting, or spending any money towards a campaign, candidates for municipal office MUST file the appropriate forms with the City Clerk! Any citizen interested in running for office should contact the City Clerk.

The qualifying period, to run for office, begins Monday, February 23rd at 12:00 Noon and ends Thursday, February 26th at 12:00 Noon. Please contact Randa Paul, City Clerk, at 352-472-2446 or at CityClerk@NewberryFL.gov for an appointment and additional information.

Registration
To vote in City of Newberry elections residents must be registered to vote with the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections. The voter registration book closing date is Monday, March 16, 2026. Residents must be registered to vote by this date.

Residents who are already registered to vote are encouraged to verify and, if needed, update their registration by visiting www.RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov or contacting the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office. For additional voting information or registration, questions visit www.VoteAlachua.com.

If you are unsure if you live within the incorporated City of Newberry, please search for your residence address here. The second line will show "This parcel is in the city of Newberry" or "This parcel is in unincorporated Alachua County." A mailing address of "Newberry, FL, 32669" does not indicate whether you live within the City of Newberry. If you have any questions, please call us at 352-472-2446.

Election Day Voting

On election day, Tuesday, April 14th, the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Bring a photo ID, with your signature. All City of Newberry residents may vote on election day at the Mentholee Norfleet Municipal Building located at 25420 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669.

Early Voting
The City of Newberry does not provide early voting for municipal-only elections.

Vote-by-Mail Ballots
If you would like to vote by mail, please see the information and forms below.  The City of Newberry can accept Vote-By Mail Request Forms by mail, email, or drop-off at City Hall/Utility Collection box. Please call the City Clerk's office at 352-472-2446 with any questions.