Who's Really Running for Office in Palm Beach County?
The CIVICS Scorecard gives every voter a full picture of every candidate — their record, their funding, their positions, and their character — before you vote.
Find Your 2026 Palm Beach County Ballot
Every voter sees different races depending on where they live. Enter your address and we'll show you exactly which candidates will be on your ballot — and their CIVICS scores.
Your address is used only to identify your voting districts. It is not stored or shared.
What Is the CIVICS Scorecard?
The CIVICS Scorecard is a free, nonpartisan voter education tool built by a team of Palm Beach County residents who believe voters deserve more than campaign ads and party labels. We research every candidate running for office in Palm Beach County — using only publicly available records and candidate-submitted information — and score them across six research categories.
Our research is nonpartisan by design. We apply identical scrutiny to every candidate regardless of party, ideology, or office sought. We do not endorse candidates. We publish findings. Voters draw their own conclusions.
The Scorecard covers every level of government with a ballot in PBC in 2026 — from U.S. Congress to County Commission, School Board, Clerk & Comptroller, Port of Palm Beach, and judicial retention votes.
100% Public Records
Every finding is sourced, dated, and linked. Nothing is assumed. Nothing is invented.
Identical Standards
Every candidate faces the same six-category research framework regardless of party or ideology.
Free to Voters
The Scorecard is published at no cost ahead of every election and will remain publicly accessible.
Our Research Framework
Every candidate is evaluated across six research categories. Scores are assigned on a 1–5 scale per metric, producing a total score out of 165 points and a star rating.
Integrity & Legal Record
Criminal history, civil court history, ethics violations, campaign finance compliance, and verified district residency. We search FDLE, PBC Clerk of Courts, the Florida Commission on Ethics, and the Florida Elections Commission.
Professional & Business Transparency
Business ownership, financial conflicts of interest, bankruptcy history, tax liens, board memberships, and government contracts or lobbying ties. We search Sunbiz, PACER, GuideStar, and campaign finance disclosures.
Policy & Platform Consistency
Legislative voting records for incumbents, bill sponsorship, position consistency over time, and endorsements received and given. We cross-reference past statements against current platforms and flag reversals.
Community Engagement & Character
Volunteer history, veteran or first responder service, faith-based involvement, debate and town hall attendance, and social media consistency. Documented community presence outside of election season.
Campaign Transparency
Top donors, PAC and LLC usage, advertising spend, and grassroots vs. special-interest funding ratios. We flag any structures that appear designed to obscure the source of funds.
Issue-Based Positions
Documented positions on eight issues that matter to Palm Beach County voters across the political spectrum: Second Amendment rights, reproductive rights, fiscal policy, parental rights in education, election integrity, housing affordability and insurance, public education and school choice, and Everglades and environmental protection.
Scoring Scale: Each metric is scored 1–5. Scores roll up to category subtotals, a total score out of 165, and a final ⭐ star rating.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional (90%+) · ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong (75–89%) · ⭐⭐⭐ Moderate (60–74%) · ⭐⭐ Weak (40–59%) · ⭐ Poor (below 40%)
Scorecard Results
Candidate profiles are being compiled now. Full scores and research findings will be published here ahead of the August 18, 2026 primary. Check back or join our update list below.
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Candidates: Tell Voters Who You Are
Every candidate running for office in Palm Beach County has been invited to complete the CIVICS Candidate Disclosure Survey. Your responses are published verbatim in your candidate profile — unedited and in your own words. Candidates who do not respond are noted as such, and research proceeds using public records only.
35 Questions
Across six categories — background, ethics, professional history, policy positions, community engagement, and campaign transparency.
Deadline: July 25, 2026
Before the August 18 primary. Late responses accepted through October 1 for the general election.
Submit by Email
Complete the PDF survey and email to civicsscorecard@gmail.com with subject: [Last Name] — [Office] — CIVICS Survey 2026
Know Before You Vote
You don't have to wait for the Scorecard. These official sources let you research any candidate yourself — right now.
Who's On My Ballot
Find every race on your specific ballot by address.
Visit votepalmbeach.gov →Statewide Candidates
Official candidate filing and status for all state and federal races.
Visit dos.elections.myflorida.com →Follow the Money
See who funds every campaign — donors, PACs, and expenditures.
Visit campaign finance database →Court Records
Search civil and criminal court history for any individual.
Visit mypalmbeachclerk.com →Business Records
Look up any business a candidate owns or has owned.
Visit search.sunbiz.org →Independent Profiles
Nonpartisan encyclopedia of candidates and elections.
Visit ballotpedia.org →Five Questions Every Voter Should Ask
- Have they ever been charged with or sued for fraud, corruption, or ethics violations?
- Who funds their campaign — small donors or special interests?
- Are they involved in the community outside of election season?
- Do their votes and past positions match what they're saying now?
- Do they show up to debates and town halls, or do they avoid voters?
Get in Touch
General Inquiries
Candidate Survey Submissions
civicsscorecard@gmail.com
Subject: [Last Name] — [Office] — CIVICS Survey 2026
Media / Press Inquiries
civicsscorecard@gmail.com
Subject: Press — [Your Name / Outlet]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
Who We Are
The CIVICS Scorecard is produced by a bipartisan team of Palm Beach County residents — researchers, civic volunteers, and community members — who believe that transparent elections begin with informed voters. We have no party affiliation, accept no political advertising, and receive no funding from candidates, PACs, or political organizations. Our only goal is to give voters the information they need to make their own decisions.