The Flagler County Republican Executive Committee (FlaglerGOP) announced 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.
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 (That race has been decided; both candidates have been reelected without opposition.)
• John Rogers
• Pete Young
Flagler Beach City Commissioner – At-Large
• Rick Belhumeur
• R.J. Santore, III
Additional details regarding the forum agenda will be released as the event approaches. The agenda is subject to change.
Tickets are free but limited to 250 attendees. Please register early at:
https://www.flaglergop.com/
Rick G says
I hope that at least some of the questions will include their comments on the recent ICE shootings and murder as well as the release of the Epstein files. But I doubt it…. prove me wrong.