City Elections

The City of Crystal River holds an election every two years.  The City has five elected offices; four Council seats and a Mayor, which are all four-year terms.  Terms are staggered to ensure that no more than three of the terms expire in the same year. The next regular election will be held in November 2024, in conjunction with the General Election. 

Special Election

A special election is being held to fill the vacancy for City Council Seat No. 3. The special election will be held on March 19, 2024 in conjunction with the Presidential Preference Primary.

Qualifying week for the special election is as follows:                                                                                                                                  November 13, 2023, 12:00 p.m. (noon) through November 17, 2023, 12:00 p.m. (noon)

General Election Date

November 5, 2024

Candidate Eligibility

A Person must be a United States citizen, minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age, be a registered voter, and reside within the corporate limits of the City of Crystal River for a period of six (6) months prior to the election.

Qualifying for Candidates

A candidate may pre-qualify by appointing a campaign treasurer and designating a campaign depository at any time, but no later than noon on the last day of the Candidate Qualifying period.

Nothing prohibits a person from announcing his or her intention to become a candidate prior to filing a Form DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates, as long as no contributions are received and no expenditures are made.

Qualifying Week

July 29, 2024, 12:00 p.m. (noon) through August 2, 2024, 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Council Seats up for Election

Council seats up for election during the 2024 General Election include the following: Seat No. 1, Seat No. 3 and Seat No. 5. Filing your qualifying papers may be done with the City Clerk during normal business hours.  For your convenience, please call ahead to make an appointment.