Town of Noma Municipal Election – March 17, 2026

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The Town of Noma will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for the purpose of electing members of the Town Council.

Seats on the 2026 Ballot

Seat 1 - Litermin Joseph, Mayor
Seat 3 - Betty Forthman
Seat 4 - Michael Hernandez (appointed to fill vacancy until the next regular election)
Seat 5 - Daniel Arrant

Why is Seat 4 included this year?
Seat 4 is included due to a vacancy appointment. Under the Town’s election procedures, when a vacancy occurs the Council appoints a qualified elector to serve until the next regular municipal election, and the seat is then filled by election at that next regular election. Michael Hernandez was appointed to Seat 4 in December 2025.

Election Day (If Voting Is Necessary)

If voting is necessary, it will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Noma Town Hall located at 3467 Skipper Avenue, Noma, FL. Voting hours will be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Voter Registration Deadline (Book Closing)

Florida’s voter registration deadline (book closing) is 29 days before Election Day. For the March 17, 2026 election, the deadline to register (or update your registration) is Monday, February 16, 2026.

Voter Eligibility and Verification

The Town Charter provides that eligible voters must be qualified electors under Florida law and must have resided within the Town limits for at least six (6) months, as described in the Charter.

For Election Day check-in, the Town will verify voter eligibility using the Holmes County Supervisor of Elections “book closing” voter list for voters within the Town of Noma, as of the registration deadline above.

Candidate Qualifying

Candidate qualifying will be held Monday, February 16, 2026 through Friday, February 20, 2026.

There is no candidate filing fee. Candidates must also comply with applicable Florida election laws regarding candidate qualification.

Candidate packets and qualifying information are available at:
Noma Town Hall
3467 Skipper Avenue
Noma, Florida

How Noma’s Municipal Elections Work

Regular municipal elections are held on the third Tuesday in March of even-numbered years.

Winners are determined by plurality (the candidate(s) with the highest number of votes).

If there is a tie vote, the Town will hold a runoff election between the tied candidates within 30 days, on the earliest practicable date.

After the election, the Council selects a Mayor and Vice Mayor from among council members, as set out in the Town Charter.

Questions?

For additional information, contact the Town Clerk:
Phone: (850) 768-4632
Email: NomaTownHall@outlook.com

We encourage all eligible residents to participate in this crucial democratic process. Your voice matters!