16-05-2025
Early voting closes Friday for Bay County runoff election
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The early voting period for the 2025 Bay County Municipal Runoff Election is winding down.
Voters have to decide in two races.
Robbie Hughes and Daniel Schultz are both hoping to win the Panama City Commission Ward One seat.
The other election involves the race for the Lynn Haven Commission Seat Four candidates between Judy Tinder and Jeff Snyder.
Elections officials say it's crucial that eligible voters show up to exercise their rights.
'Currently, our turnout is a little low, especially for a municipality. We've got Lynn Haven sitting at about 6.5% currently, Panama City Ward One right out of 11.5%. So still low, but we still got time for people to show up. These municipal races, I say it every election I feel like, but they're so important because they are the closest to home, they will affect our daily lives. So please don't sit this one out if you're in Panama City, Ward One, or the City of Lynn Haven,' Bay County Supervisor of Elections Nina Ward said.
Early voting ends on Friday, May 16.
The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Panama City City Hall and the Lynn Haven Senior Center. You can also vote next Tuesday, which is election day.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the same locations.
Tuesday is also the deadline to submit mail-in ballots at the polls or the Supervisor of Elections office. For more information, click here.
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