What does a YES vote on City of Jacksonville mean?

Jacksonville would end at-large voting for City Council and switch to ward-based voting, with two ward representatives per ward and minimum qualifications for them.

What does a NO vote on City of Jacksonville mean?

Jacksonville would keep its at-large voting system for City Council.

How many votes does City of Jacksonville need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on City of Jacksonville?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

City of Jacksonville — Jacksonville Ward-Based Representation Initiative Ordinance (Pulaski County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Jacksonville voters

What it does: An initiative ordinance of The People of the City of Jacksonville to abolish the at-large voting system, establish a ward-based voting system, provide for the election of two qualified ward representatives of the City Council to represent each ward, and set forth minimum qualifications for qualified ward representatives on the City Council.
A YES vote means: Jacksonville would end at-large voting for City Council and switch to ward-based voting, with two ward representatives per ward and minimum qualifications for them.
A NO vote means: Jacksonville would keep its at-large voting system for City Council.
Needed to pass: A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean: Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

See your members of Congress and every race and measure on your ballot in Pulaski County, from your address. Your address stays in your browser.Look up my races

Next elections here

2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Jacksonville mean?: Jacksonville would end at-large voting for City Council and switch to ward-based voting, with two ward representatives per ward and minimum qualifications for them.
What does a NO vote on City of Jacksonville mean?: Jacksonville would keep its at-large voting system for City Council.
How many votes does City of Jacksonville need to pass?: A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on City of Jacksonville?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Pulaski County ballot.

See something wrong on this page? Report a problem · Corrections