FlaglerGOP Announces Confirmed Candidates for 2026 Candidate Forum

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Event Details

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Palm Coast Community Center
305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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The Flagler County Republican Executive Committee (FlaglerGOP) is pleased to announce the confirmed candidates who will participate in its 2026 FlaglerGOP Candidate Forum, scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, located at 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast, FL 32137.

This forum will focus exclusively on local Republican candidates seeking office in Flagler County and its municipalities, providing voters with an opportunity to hear directly from those running to represent their community.

“This forum is about transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement,” said Perry Mitrano, Chairman of the FlaglerGOP. “By bringing together Republican candidates from across Flagler County, we are giving voters a valuable opportunity to hear their ideas, ask questions, and make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 election.”

Confirmed Candidates Include:

Flagler County Board of Commissioners – District 2
• Greg Feldman
• Theresa Pontieri

Flagler County Board of Commissioners – District 4
• Leann Pennington

Flagler County School Board – District 2
• Will Furry

Flagler County School Board – District 4
• Christy Chong
• Ron Long

Palm Coast City Council – District 2
• Antonio Amaral Jr.

Palm Coast City Council – District 3
• Ray Stevens

Palm Coast City Council – District 4
• Darlene Shelley

Bunnell City Commissioner – At-Large
• John Rogers
• Pete Young

Flagler Beach City Commissioner – At-Large
• Rick Belhumeur
• John Santore, III

Additional details regarding the forum agenda will be released as the event approaches. The agenda is subject to change.

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