FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Voters in Fort Pierce are heading to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new city commissioner.
Donna Benton, Chris Dzadovsky and Jaimebeth Galinis are all on the ballot to fill a vacant District 2 seat left by former Commissioner James Taylor.
WPTV is following the special election closely and pressing the three candidates on why they want your support.
WATCH: Fort Pierce voters head to polls to choose new city commissioner
Taylor, 38, was arrested in July in a child exploitation case, and is facing 24 felony counts for allegedly sending a 12-year-old girl sexual messages. He later resigned his seat, which forced the special election.
City leaders estimated the special election to fill his seat would cost $60,000.
Voting runs until 7 p.m.
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