Voting Precincts in Sebastian — Sebastian, Florida

Voter registration, precinct assignment, and polling places for Sebastian's 25,759 residents fall under Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Leslie Rossway Swan.


Overview

Sebastian, incorporated in Indian River County on Florida's Treasure Coast, is the most populous city in the county, with an estimated 25,759 residents as of the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. All electoral functions serving Sebastian — voter registration, precinct boundary assignment, polling place designation, and early voting administration — are the responsibility of Indian River County rather than the city government. The Indian River County Supervisor of Elections operates as the sole authority for these functions within Sebastian's boundaries, as documented on the City of Sebastian's Election Information page. The Florida Division of Elections provides a statewide precinct lookup tool, last updated April 9, 2026, that covers Indian River County precincts including those serving Sebastian. Sebastian's median age of 57.6, substantially above Florida's statewide median of approximately 42, reflects a large retiree population and shapes the electorate that participates across the city's polling places.

Electoral Administration

The Indian River County Supervisor of Elections is Leslie Rossway Swan, whose office is located at 4375 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967. Swan was first appointed to the position on March 7, 2011, subsequently elected in 2012, and ran unopposed in 2016, 2020, and 2024, according to the Supervisor's official biography. The office can be reached by phone at 772-226-4700 and administers the full range of electoral services for Sebastian residents, including voter registration, precinct assignments, absentee and mail ballot processing, early voting site management, and Election Day polling place operations, as documented by the Florida Division of Elections.

The Florida Division of Elections, a division of the Florida Department of State, maintains a Voter Precinct Lookup tool that was last updated April 9, 2026, and covers all registered voters in Indian River County. That tool allows a registered voter to identify their specific precinct number and assigned polling location by entering their registration details. The Indian River County Supervisor of Elections website (voteindianriver.gov) is the county-level authoritative source for current precinct boundaries, polling place addresses, early voting schedules, and candidate filing information.

Supervisor of Elections
Leslie Rossway Swan
voteindianriver.com, 2026
Office Address
4375 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Florida Division of Elections, 2026
Phone
772-226-4700
Florida Division of Elections, 2026
Precinct Lookup (state)
Last updated April 9, 2026
Florida Division of Elections, 2026

Precincts and Polling Places

Sebastian is served by multiple Indian River County precincts. The VoterFocus Precinct Directory for Indian River County documents several polling locations within Sebastian's boundaries. Precinct 5 uses 1805 N Central Avenue, Sebastian, FL 32958 as its polling place. Precinct 7 uses 281 Delaware Avenue, Sebastian, FL 32958. The Sebastian Elks Lodge is also listed in the VoterFocus county precinct directory as a polling location serving the Sebastian area.

Precinct boundaries in Indian River County are established and maintained by the Supervisor of Elections office and are subject to revision following decennial census-based redistricting. Registered voters in Sebastian are assigned to a specific precinct based on their residential address; that assignment determines both the Election Day polling place and the ballot style received, which may include county, state, and federal races with varying district boundaries. The county-administered precinct finder at voteindianriver.gov is the definitive tool for confirming a given address's current precinct assignment.

Precinct 5 — Polling Place
1805 N Central Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958
VoterFocus / Indian River County, 2026
Precinct 7 — Polling Place
281 Delaware Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958
VoterFocus / Indian River County, 2026
Additional Polling Site
Sebastian Elks Lodge
VoterFocus Precinct Directory, 2026

Early Voting and Voter Registration

Sebastian City Hall Council Chambers, located at 1225 Main Street, has served as an early voting location for primary elections, as documented on the City of Sebastian's Election Information page. Early voting schedules, including specific dates and hours, are set by the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office and vary by election cycle; the Supervisor's website (voteindianriver.gov) is the authoritative source for current early voting information.

Voter registration for Sebastian residents is administered entirely by the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections. The North Indian River County Library, located at 1001 Sebastian Boulevard, is listed by the Supervisor of Elections office as a voter registration site, providing a locally accessible point for residents to submit or update registrations. Florida maintains a statewide voter registration system, and registration status can be verified through the Florida Division of Elections or the county Supervisor's office. Voters who move within Sebastian may need to update their registration to ensure accurate precinct assignment; address changes that cross precinct boundaries alter a voter's assigned polling place.

City Elections and the Council-Manager Structure

Sebastian's municipal elections are distinct in structure from county and state races, though they use the same county-administered precincts and polling infrastructure. The City of Sebastian operates under a council-manager form of government, as documented in the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and on the City Council page. The five-member City Council is elected at large by Sebastian voters, meaning all registered voters in the city — regardless of precinct — are eligible to vote in all council seat races. Following each annual election, the seated council elects a Mayor and Vice Mayor at a Special Meeting; the Mayor is therefore not directly elected by the public but chosen by fellow council members from among themselves.

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the Chief Operating Officer for day-to-day city operations, according to the City Manager's office page. Municipal election ballots — administered through the county's precinct system — cover only council seats and any city ballot measures; county, state, and federal offices appear on the same ballot in general and primary elections where those races are concurrent. Candidate filing and ballot preparation for city races are coordinated between the City of Sebastian and the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections.

Recent and Upcoming Electoral Activity

In March 2026, the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office issued a press release noting a candidate petition deadline of May 11, 2026, signaling an active 2026 election cycle for county and state offices whose districts encompass Sebastian precincts. Sebastian residents participate in those races through the same Precinct 5, Precinct 7, and other county-designated polling places used for all Indian River County elections.

The City of Sebastian held a Regular City Council Meeting on November 12, 2025, as documented in the city's Agenda Center. Leslie Rossway Swan, who has served as Supervisor of Elections since her appointment on March 7, 2011, ran unopposed in the 2024 election cycle, maintaining continuity in county electoral administration through the current period. The Florida Division of Elections statewide precinct lookup tool was last updated April 9, 2026, and remains the state-level resource for confirming precinct assignments in Indian River County ahead of upcoming 2026 contests.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs Used for: Population (25,759), median age (57.6), median household income ($68,863), median home value ($281,700), owner-occupancy rate (83.5%), renter-occupancy rate (16.5%), total housing units (12,891), total households (11,512), poverty rate (9.4%), unemployment rate (8.5%), labor force participation (51.4%), educational attainment (16.9% bachelor's or higher)
  2. City Council | City of Sebastian, FL — Official Website https://www.cityofsebastian.org/266/City-Council Used for: Council-manager government structure; Mayor and Vice Mayor elected by seated council after each election; five-member council elected at large
  3. City Manager | City of Sebastian, FL — Official Website https://cityofsebastian.org/230/City-Manager Used for: Council-Manager government confirmation; City Manager as appointed Chief Operating Officer; approximate annual budget of $25 million; city population reference
  4. Election Information | City of Sebastian, FL — Official Website https://cityofsebastian.org/225/Election-Information Used for: Voter registration, precincts, and polling places administered by Indian River County Supervisor of Elections; Leslie Swan contact information; Sebastian City Hall Council Chambers as early voting site
  5. Agenda Center — City Council | City of Sebastian, FL https://cityofsebastian.org/AgendaCenter/City-Council-5 Used for: November 12, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting documented; evidence of ongoing council activity
  6. Indian River County Supervisor of Elections — Florida Division of Elections https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/supervisors/countyInfo.asp?county=IND Used for: Leslie Rossway Swan as Indian River County Supervisor of Elections; office address 4375 43rd Avenue Vero Beach FL 32967; phone 772-226-4700; fax 772-770-5367
  7. Indian River County Supervisor of Elections — Official Website (voteindianriver.gov) https://www.voteindianriver.gov/ Used for: Elections administration, polling places, early voting, precinct finder for Indian River County including Sebastian; March 2026 press release on candidate petition deadline May 11, 2026
  8. Leslie Rossway Swan, Supervisor of Elections — voteindianriver.com https://www.voteindianriver.com/About-Us/Meet-Your-Supervisor Used for: Leslie Rossway Swan appointed March 7, 2011; elected 2012; ran unopposed in 2016, 2020, and 2024
  9. Voter Precinct Lookup — Florida Division of Elections, Florida Department of State https://dos.fl.gov/elections/for-voters/check-your-voter-status-and-polling-place/voter-precinct-lookup/ Used for: Statewide voter precinct lookup tool covering Indian River County; last updated April 9, 2026
  10. Precincts in Indian River County — VoterFocus Precinct Directory https://www.voterfocus.com/PrecinctFinder/precinctDirectory?county=FL-IND Used for: Precinct directory for Indian River County; Sebastian Elks Lodge listed as polling location; normal polling location listings
  11. Summary of Precinct 5, Indian River County — VoterFocus https://www.voterfocus.com/PrecinctFinder/precinctSummary?county=FL-IND&precinct=++5 Used for: Precinct 5 polling place located at 1805 N Central Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958
  12. Summary of Precinct 7, Indian River County — VoterFocus https://www.voterfocus.com/PrecinctFinder/precinctSummary?county=FL-IND&precinct=++7 Used for: Precinct 7 polling place located at 281 Delaware Ave, Sebastian, FL 32958
  13. City of Sebastian, Florida — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report https://www.sebastianpd.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/187 Used for: Council-manager government structure confirmation; municipal infrastructure including general aviation airport, golf course, stormwater system; Mayor and Vice Mayor elected from council members
  14. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service https://www.fws.gov/refuge/pelican-island Used for: Pelican Island as first Federal Bird Reservation in the United States, established March 14, 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt; protection of brown pelicans and colonial waterbirds; origin of National Wildlife Refuge System
Last updated: May 7, 2026