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Okaloosa County voters head to polls for primary elections

Okaloosa County residents are casting their ballots today in primary elections for several local positions. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m., with voters required to […]

Okaloosa County residents are casting their ballots today in primary elections for several local positions. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m., with voters required to visit their assigned polling places.

The ballot features contests for sheriff, multiple county commissioner seats, and a school board position. Here’s a breakdown of the races:

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Election: See news coverage

  • Eric Scott Aden
  • Ron Livingston
  • Edward Eddie Perillo

Board of County Commissioners: See news coverage

  • District 1: De’Carlo Garcia and Paul Mixon
  • District 3: Sherri Cox, Wade Albert Merritt, Keri Pitzer, Andrew Rencich, and Heath Rominger
  • District 5: Drew Palmer and Mary Anne Windes

School Board Member District 2: See news coverage

  • Dewey Parker Destin
  • David Schmidt

Election officials remind voters that mail-in ballots cannot be accepted at polling places on Election Day. These ballots must be delivered directly to the Supervisor of Elections office to be counted.

For more information on Election Day and what to expect, click here.

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