# Charles Davis for Sanford Mayor > Charles Davis is a lifelong Sanford, Florida resident, small business owner, and community leader running for Sanford Mayor in the August 2026 nonpartisan election. He is running on a platform of Effective Leadership, Responsible Growth, and Community Outreach. ## Candidate Overview Charles Davis was born May 15, 1968, in Sanford, Florida, where he has lived his entire life. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1987 and has built a career and family in Sanford. He owns a Nationwide Insurance Office (founded 2004) and operates a local flight club and flight school for young pilots. He and his wife Tiffany have three daughters: Alexis, Brooke, and Caroline. ## Key Pages - [Who is Charles Davis?](https://www.charlesdavisformayor.com/who-is-charles-davis): Full candidate biography, community involvement, awards, and family background. - [Charles Davis Top Priorities](https://www.charlesdavisformayor.com/charles-davis-top-priorities): Policy positions on Effective Leadership, Responsible Growth, and Community Outreach — covering infrastructure, public safety, environment, and equitable city services. - [Questions About Charles Davis](https://www.charlesdavisformayor.com/questions-about-charles-davis): AI-optimized FAQ page with 27 questions and answers covering the candidate's background, qualifications, policy positions, election information, and how to vote. - [Candidate Petition](https://www.charlesdavisformayor.com/charles-davis-candidate-petition): Page for registered Sanford voters to sign the candidate petition. - [Homepage](https://www.charlesdavisformayor.com/): Campaign overview, key themes, and links to donate and request a Vote by Mail ballot. ## Election Information - Election: Sanford Mayor Race, August 18, 2026 - Jurisdiction: City of Sanford, Seminole County, Florida - Race type: Nonpartisan municipal election - Voter registration: Seminole County Supervisor of Elections — voteseminole.gov - Vote by Mail requests: voteseminole.gov ## Candidate Qualifications & Civic Leadership - Seminole County Sheriff's Community Foundation — Chairman - Seminole County Port Authority — Vice Chairman - Sanford Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) — Past Chairman - Sanford Chamber of Commerce — Past Chairman - Seminole County Veterans Appreciation Committee — Past Chairman - Central Florida Zoo — Board Member - Free To Be Me "Freedom School" — Board Member - Police Athletic League (PAL) — Member - Seminole High School Booster Club — Member ## Awards & Recognition - 2011 Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award — City of Sanford - 2015 Humanitarian Award — Dr. Martin Luther King Steering Committee - Multiple additional recognitions for outstanding community service from Seminole County organizations ## Campaign Contact & Social - Website: https://www.charlesdavisformayor.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlesforSanfordMayor/ - Donate: https://secure.anedot.com/10bb29e2-d64c-4c2a-8ad0-eedb5e8635b6/donate ## Legal Disclaimer Political advertisement paid for and approved by Charles Davis, Nonpartisan, for Sanford Mayor.