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The Beacon is committed to providing important information for the voters in our community. Follow the links below to find news stories, video messages from candidates, photos, and other election information we hope you'll find helpful as you prepare to go to the polls. Some of the information on these pages is provided by the candidates themselves. If the information is missing, likely the candidate has not responded to our requests. Candidates can submit photos, short biographies, questions or additional information to Jen Horton, jen@beacononlinenews.com.

2008 Voter's Guide

Races on ballot this year of interest to Volusia County voters

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Federal races

President and Vice President of the United States

Representative in Congress: District 7

Representative in Congress: District 24

Beacon stories related to these races

Two Democrats spar for Feeney's seat in Congress (Primary)

State races and constitutional officers

Sheriff

Property Appraiser

Supervisor of Elections

Florida Senate District 1

Florida Senate District 7

State Representative District 21

State Representative District 26

State Representative District 27

State Representative District 28

State Representative District 33

Fifth District Court of Appeals

Beacon stories related to these races

Patterson-Flynn race heats up

Volusia County Sheriff candidates tout experience, ideas

Primer for the primary — West Volusia heads to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26 (Primary)

Democrats to pick top choice to replace Joyce Cusack in Florida Legislature (Primary)

State attorney will be elected in Aug. 26 primary (Primary)

Economy, mortgage crisis will be key talking points in Patterson-Flynn contest for House seat

County races

West Volusia Hospital Authority Seat 1

West Volusia Hospital Authority Seat 2

Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District Group 1

Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District Group 4

County Council District 2

Beacon stories related to these races

Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District races

Primer for the primary — West Volusia heads to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 26 (Primary)

Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District, Group 2 (Primary)

Volusia County Council District 2 race (Primary)

West Volusians may choose Hospital Authority member in primary (Primary)

City races

DeBary Mayor

DeBary City Council Seat 3

DeBary City Council Seat 4

Lake Helen City Commission Zone 2

Lake Helen City Commission Zone 4

Beacon stories related to these races

Meister, Conoley go after City Council seat in DeBary

Finances, Findell continue as top campaign topics in Lake Helen

Amendments and referendums

State amendments and referendums (PDF) - Amendments 5, 7 & 9 were struck down by the Florida Supreme Court. They will not be on the Nov. 4 ballot. They have been included in this document for informational purposes.

County amendments and referendums

City amendments and referendums

Beacon stories related to these amendments and referendums

Pros, cons of Amendment 5

Leon County judge rules against Amendment 5

Deltona on course for vote on cops

Deltona changes elections; DeLand to let residents vote

Deltona voters to choose whether to set up city police force

DeBary to ask voters

Volusia County cities may change elections — DeLand decides July 9

Democratic Clubs of Volusia County

Republican Clubs of Volusia County