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.
Mort says
Rick G,
What have either of these things got to do with our local government?
Nephew Of Uncle Sam says
Rick,
All politics start local.
Tom Blake III says
So speaking about Epstein, I’m still trying to figure out why the Clintons refused to appear in front of congress ? I mean you all call for the truth about the pedophile and his buddies it’s only fair we start with Bill Clinton who was apparently Epstein’s pool pal.
Deborah Coffey says
What Republican in Flagler County has ever delivered for YOU? Anyone? You keep electing them and then, keep complaining with a long list of grievances. Come on…give us a list of specific things they’ve accomplished that have improved your living in Flagler County.
Kennan says
I’m surprised anybody utters the word Republican , or even affiliates themselves with that party in public. I would be embarrassed.
Tom Blake III says
Hey if you believe the Republicans are the cause for the countries ill’s and you obviously have a deep hatred to anybody who doesn’t agree with your political ideology ; maybe you should consider emigrating to a country who share your one sided totalitarian philosophy.
Just be sure to renounce your American citizenship. Or is all your rage just posturing ?