DeBary Mayor/Seat 5 (Volusia County)
2 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · City of DeBary voters
What this office does
The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Candidates
Lita Handy-Peters
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Quick answers
- Who is running for DeBary Mayor/Seat 5 (Volusia County) in 2026?
- Lita Handy-Peters and Phyllis Butlien.
- What does this office do?
- The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
- Who should I vote for in the DeBary Mayor/Seat 5 (Volusia County) race?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
- When is the election?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.