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Florida · Spotlight county · Nov. 3, 2026

Broward County, FL

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Every race and candidate on the Broward County ballot, from official lists.

For voters in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Miramar, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Deerfield Beach and the rest of Broward County. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.

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Before you vote

15 days to Election Day
Early voting is open now, until 7 p.m.Vote at any of the 30 Broward early voting sites. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in Florida. Hours checked Oct. 13, 2026 from official sources.

Key Dates

October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline (book closing)
Oct 19 – November 1, 2026Early voting in person (7 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily)
October 22, 2026Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Source: Broward County Supervisor of Elections

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U.S. Senate and U.S. House

The Senate race is on every ballot. Broward is split among U.S. House Districts 20, 22, 24, 25 and 26; you vote in one
2026 General Election · Remainder of term ending Jan. 2029

U.S. Senate

One of Florida's two U.S. senators. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm judges and other appointments and approve treaties. This race fills the rest of the term that began in 2023.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 20

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 22

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 24

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 25

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 26

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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Governor and Cabinet

On every Florida ballot. Governor and Lieutenant Governor run as a ticket
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Florida's chief executive and the running mate who takes over if the governor cannot serve. The governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the budget and appoints many officials. Candidates run as a ticket.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Attorney General

Florida's chief legal officer and a member of the Cabinet. The attorney general represents the state in court and enforces consumer protection and other state laws.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Chief Financial Officer

Florida's chief financial officer and a member of the Cabinet. The CFO pays the state's bills, manages state accounts and oversees the insurance regulation and fire marshal offices.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Commissioner of Agriculture

Heads the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and sits on the Cabinet. The department oversees farming, food safety, consumer complaints and concealed weapon licenses.

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Florida Legislature

Depends on your state senate and state house districts. Only contested races are listed
2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 30

A member of the Florida Senate, one of 40. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Senate, District 32

A member of the Florida Senate, one of 40. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this senate district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 100

A member of the Florida House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 101

A member of the Florida House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 102

A member of the Florida House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House, District 103

A member of the Florida House of Representatives, one of 120. House members write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this house district vote in this race.

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Courts

Nonpartisan. Supreme Court and Fourth District Court of Appeal judges face a yes or no retention vote; the circuit judge race is countywide
2026 General Election · 6-year term

Florida Supreme Court, Retain Justice Carlos G. Muñiz

Retention vote: vote YES to keep this judge in office or NO to remove.

A merit retention vote. Florida Supreme Court justices are appointed by the governor and then face a yes or no vote to stay in office. A majority voting yes keeps the justice for a new six-year term; if a majority votes no, the governor appoints a replacement.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Fourth District Court of Appeal, Retain Judge Alan O. Forst

Retention vote: vote YES to keep this judge in office or NO to remove.

A merit retention vote for a judge of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which hears appeals from Broward, Palm Beach and other nearby counties. A majority voting yes keeps the judge for a new six-year term; if a majority votes no, the governor appoints a replacement.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Fourth District Court of Appeal, Retain Judge Caroline Cahill Shepherd

Retention vote: vote YES to keep this judge in office or NO to remove.

A merit retention vote for a judge of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which hears appeals from Broward, Palm Beach and other nearby counties. A majority voting yes keeps the judge for a new six-year term; if a majority votes no, the governor appoints a replacement.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Fourth District Court of Appeal, Retain Judge Johnathan D. Lott

Retention vote: vote YES to keep this judge in office or NO to remove.

A merit retention vote for a judge of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which hears appeals from Broward, Palm Beach and other nearby counties. A majority voting yes keeps the judge for a new six-year term; if a majority votes no, the governor appoints a replacement.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Fourth District Court of Appeal, Retain Judge Mark W. Klingensmith

Retention vote: vote YES to keep this judge in office or NO to remove.

A merit retention vote for a judge of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which hears appeals from Broward, Palm Beach and other nearby counties. A majority voting yes keeps the judge for a new six-year term; if a majority votes no, the governor appoints a replacement.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Fourth District Court of Appeal, Retain Judge Shannon K. Shaw

Retention vote: vote YES to keep this judge in office or NO to remove.

A merit retention vote for a judge of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which hears appeals from Broward, Palm Beach and other nearby counties. A majority voting yes keeps the judge for a new six-year term; if a majority votes no, the governor appoints a replacement.

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2026 General Election · 6-year term

Circuit Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit, Group 52

A judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward County), the trial court for felonies, family cases, larger civil cases and appeals from county court. Nonpartisan and elected countywide.

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School Board

Nonpartisan. District 6 voters only
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Broward County School Board, District 6

A member of the Broward County School Board, which sets policy and the budget for the county's public schools. Nonpartisan. Only voters in this school board district vote in this race.

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Cities and Towns

Nonpartisan. Only on ballots in that city or town; some seats are by district
2026 General Election

City of Coral Springs Commissioner, Seat 3

An office of the City of Coral Springs. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Coral Springs vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Coral Springs Commissioner, Seat 4

An office of the City of Coral Springs. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Coral Springs vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Coral Springs Mayor

An office of the City of Coral Springs. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Coral Springs vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Dania Beach Commissioner

An office of the City of Dania Beach. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Dania Beach vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Town of Davie Council Member, District 1

An office of the Town of Davie. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Davie (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Town of Davie Council Member, District 3

An office of the Town of Davie. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Davie (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Town of Davie Council Member, District 4

An office of the Town of Davie. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Davie (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Town of Davie Mayor

An office of the Town of Davie. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Davie vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner, District 1

An office of the City of Fort Lauderdale. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Fort Lauderdale (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Hallandale Beach Commissioner, Seat 1

An office of the City of Hallandale Beach. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Hallandale Beach vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Hallandale Beach Commissioner, Seat 2

An office of the City of Hallandale Beach. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Hallandale Beach vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Hollywood Commissioner, District 1

An office of the City of Hollywood. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Hollywood (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Hollywood Commissioner, District 3

An office of the City of Hollywood. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Hollywood (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Hollywood Commissioner, District 5

An office of the City of Hollywood. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Hollywood (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Lauderhill Commissioner, Seat 4

An office of the City of Lauderhill. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Lauderhill vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Lauderhill Mayor

An office of the City of Lauderhill. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Lauderhill vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Commissioner, Seat 1

An office of the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Commissioner, Seat 2

An office of the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Mayor

An office of the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Margate Commissioner, Seat 3

An office of the City of Margate. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Margate vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Margate Commissioner, Seat 5

An office of the City of Margate. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Margate vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of North Lauderdale Mayor

An office of the City of North Lauderdale. Nonpartisan. Only voters in North Lauderdale vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Oakland Park Commissioner

An office of the City of Oakland Park. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Oakland Park vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Plantation Council Member, Group 4

An office of the City of Plantation. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Plantation vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Plantation Mayor

An office of the City of Plantation. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Plantation vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Pompano Beach Commissioner, District 1

An office of the City of Pompano Beach. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Pompano Beach (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Pompano Beach Commissioner, District 2

An office of the City of Pompano Beach. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Pompano Beach (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Pompano Beach Commissioner, District 3

An office of the City of Pompano Beach. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Pompano Beach (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Pompano Beach Commissioner, District 4

An office of the City of Pompano Beach. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Pompano Beach (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Sunrise Commissioner, Seat C

An office of the City of Sunrise. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Sunrise vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Sunrise Commissioner, Seat D

An office of the City of Sunrise. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Sunrise vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Tamarac Commissioner, District 2

An office of the City of Tamarac. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Tamarac (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Tamarac Commissioner, District 4

An office of the City of Tamarac. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Tamarac (in this district) vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of West Park Commissioner, Seat 1

An office of the City of West Park. Nonpartisan. Only voters in West Park vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of West Park Commissioner, Seat 2

An office of the City of West Park. Nonpartisan. Only voters in West Park vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Weston Commissioner, Seat 3

An office of the City of Weston. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Weston vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Weston Commissioner, Seat 4

An office of the City of Weston. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Weston vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

City of Wilton Manors Commissioner

An office of the City of Wilton Manors. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Wilton Manors vote in this race.

Vote for up to 2. 2 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

City of Wilton Manors Mayor

An office of the City of Wilton Manors. Nonpartisan. Only voters in Wilton Manors vote in this race.

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Special Districts

Water control, drainage, improvement and community development districts. Only voters in that district
2026 General Election

Central Broward Water Control District, Zone 6

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Coral Springs Improvement District, Seat 4

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Coral Springs Improvement District, Seat 5

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Monterra Community Development District, Seat 2

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Orchid Grove Community Development District, Seat 5

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

South Broward Drainage District, Zone 2

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

South Broward Drainage District, Zone 4

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

South Broward Drainage District, Zone 5

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Sunshine Water Control District, Seat 4

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Sunshine Water Control District, Seat 5

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Turtle Run Community Development District, Seat 1

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Turtle Run Community Development District, Seat 2

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Turtle Run Community Development District, Seat 3

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Walnut Creek Community Development District, Seat 1

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Walnut Creek Community Development District, Seat 3

A special district office (water control, drainage, improvement or community development district). Nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the district vote in this race.

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Ballot Measures

State measures are on every ballot; local measures only where you live

Also on some ballots: Cooper City Questions 1 to 3, North Lauderdale Questions 1 to 5, and one question each in Pembroke Pines and Southwest Ranches. Their official wording is being added; until then, see your sample ballot.

Statewide · Amendment 1

Budget Stabilization Fund

Official ballot wording

BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND

Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Florida Constitution would let the state keep up to 25% of general revenue collections in its budget stabilization fund (now 10%), require the Legislature to add the lesser of $750 million or the amount needed to reach 25% each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs.

A NO vote (No): The current limit stays: the budget stabilization fund may hold up to 10% of general revenue collections.

To pass: at least 60 percent of the votes cast on the amendment statewide.

Your choice:

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Statewide · Amendment 2

Exemption of tangible personal property on agricultural land from taxation

Official ballot wording

EXEMPTION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY ON AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM TAXATION

Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to exempt tangible personal property habitually located or typically present on land classified as agricultural, used in the production of agricultural products or for agritourism activities, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the agricultural land from ad valorem taxation. If approved this amendment would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Equipment and other tangible personal property usually kept on land classified as agricultural, used for farming or agritourism and owned by the landowner or leaseholder, would be exempt from property tax, starting with tax year 2027.

A NO vote (No): That property stays subject to property tax under current law.

To pass: at least 60 percent of the votes cast on the amendment statewide.

Your choice:

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Statewide · Amendment 3

Increased homestead exemption; lower cap on increases in non-homestead property assessments

Official ballot wording

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INCREASED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; LOWER CAP ON INCREASES IN NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS

This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same. Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualifying for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution.

This amendment reduces the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%.

This amendment requires counties and municipalities to use property taxes solely for public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, natural resources, bond debt service, retirement benefits for employees, and operations and administration. Other expenditures may be approved by county officers or county or municipal governing bodies unless prohibited by general law, notwithstanding Article VII, Section 9(a) of the Florida Constitution, which allows counties and municipalities to levy property taxes for their respective purposes.

This amendment takes effect January 1, 2027.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The homestead exemption from non-school property taxes would rise to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, then adjust for inflation; the yearly cap on assessment increases for non-homestead property would drop from 10% to 5%; and counties and cities would have to spend property taxes only on the purposes listed in the amendment. Takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.

A NO vote (No): The current homestead exemption, the 10% cap on non-homestead assessment increases and current rules on county and city use of property taxes stay in place.

To pass: at least 60 percent of the votes cast on the amendment statewide.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Broward County · County Question 1

Health care services, such as heart and cancer screenings, for county residents, funded by surtax

Official ballot wording

HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SUCH AS HEART AND CANCER SCREENINGS, FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS, FUNDED BY SURTAX

Shall Broward County fund (1) preventive heart and cancer tests, to the extent not covered by insurance, for qualified Broward County residents, (2) primary and preventive health care for indigent or medically poor residents, and (3) other health services, as described in a County health care plan, as periodically amended, by levying a one quarter of one percent sales surtax for five years subject to automatic repeal if a 1% infrastructure surtax is levied?

Choices: For the 0.25 cent tax / Against the 0.25 cent tax

A YES vote (For the 0.25 cent tax): Broward County would add a sales surtax of one quarter of one percent for five years to pay for the health care plan described in the question. The surtax would end automatically if a 1% infrastructure surtax is levied.

A NO vote (Against the 0.25 cent tax): No new health care sales surtax.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Broward County.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Broward County · County Question 2

Alternative process for county plat approval

Official ballot wording

Alternative Process for County Plat Approval

Currently under the Broward County Charter, all plats in Broward County must be approved by the County Commission prior to recording; this proposal amends the Charter to allow the County Commission to provide, by ordinance, as permitted under state law, an alternative process for approving plats, such as administrative approval, which might enable more expeditious plat approval including by allowing approval when the County Commission is in recess.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The County Commission could set up, by ordinance, another way to approve plats (maps that divide land into lots), such as approval by county staff, including while the Commission is in recess.

A NO vote (No): The County Commission must keep approving every plat before it is recorded.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Broward County.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Broward County · County Question 3

Revised process for selecting the County Auditor

Official ballot wording

Revised Process for Selecting the County Auditor

Currently under the Broward County Charter, an independent board nominates one individual for County Auditor, and the County Commission ratifies that selection upon determining the nominee is qualified. Should the Charter be amended to provide that the independent board nominates three individuals, thereby enabling the County Commission to appoint as County Auditor the qualified nominee it determines is best able to serve in that position?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The independent board would nominate three people for County Auditor, and the County Commission would appoint one of them.

A NO vote (No): The independent board keeps nominating one person, and the County Commission ratifies that choice if the nominee is qualified.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Broward County.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

Broward County Public Schools · School Board Question 1

Fund school employee pay, safety, and mental health through a one-mill property tax levy

Official ballot wording

Fund School Employee Pay, Safety, and Mental Health through a One-Mill Property Tax Levy

To enhance school safety and mental health services, recruit and retain highly qualified teachers and essential employees, improve student achievement, and support critical school operations, shall the School Board of Broward County continue to levy a one-mill ad valorem property tax from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030, to fund school safety personnel, mental health services, increased compensation for teachers, and school-based support staff for public and charter schools?

Choices: Yes - For the one-mill property tax levy / No - Against the one-mill property tax levy

A YES vote (Yes - For the one-mill property tax levy): The School Board would keep levying a property tax of one mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2030, for the purposes listed in the question.

A NO vote (No - Against the one-mill property tax levy): The one-mill school property tax would not continue after the current levy ends.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Broward County.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question A

Clarification and Update of City Charter

Official ballot wording

Shall the City Charter be amended for style, clarity and consistency, along with amendments removing outdated provisions, and amendments updating the Charter to conform with state law provisions?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Charter would be updated for style, clarity and consistency, outdated provisions would be removed, and it would be conformed to state law.

A NO vote (No): The Charter text stays as it is.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question B

City Boundaries

Official ballot wording

The Charter includes a lengthy and outdated legal description of the corporate limits of the City.  Shall the Charter be amended to replace the legal description with a map generally depicting the City’s present official corporate limits, and provide that the official map of the corporate limits of the City shall be maintained by the office of the City Clerk?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The written legal description of the city limits would be replaced with a map, kept by the City Clerk, generally showing the current city limits.

A NO vote (No): The written legal description stays in the Charter.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

Your choice:

Full text, statements for and against

City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question C

Candidate Residency Requirements

Official ballot wording

The City Charter requires candidates for Mayor to have resided continuously in the City, and candidates for Commissioner to have resided continuously in their qualifying District, for six months immediately before qualifying. Shall the Charter be amended to instead require two years of continuous residency in the City immediately before qualifying for candidates for Mayor, and two years of continuous residency in the qualifying District for Commissioner candidates, except where non-residency results solely from redistricting?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Candidates for Mayor would need two years of continuous residency in the city, and Commission candidates two years in their district, before qualifying (except when non-residency results only from redistricting).

A NO vote (No): The six-month residency requirement stays.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

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City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question D

City Election Dates

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Shall the Charter be amended to change Commission elections from March of odd-numbered years to November of even-numbered years beginning November 2028 to increase voter participation and decrease election costs, resulting in term extensions of approximately 20 months for all current Commissioners and the Mayor to maintain staggered terms, with no elections held in March 2027 or March 2029 and all future terms remaining four years?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Commission elections would move from March of odd-numbered years to November of even-numbered years starting in 2028. Current terms of the Mayor and Commissioners would be extended about 20 months; no elections in March 2027 or March 2029; future terms stay four years.

A NO vote (No): Commission elections stay in March of odd-numbered years.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

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City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question E

Referendum Requirement for Certain City Property Transactions

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Shall the Charter be amended to remove the requirement that voters approve at a referendum election, and instead authorize the City Commission to approve, the sale, gift, trade, transfer, or lease of all or a portion of, or an interest in, city-owned real property with a fair market value exceeding $750,000, thereby eliminating the additional time and cost of conducting referendum elections for such transactions?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The City Commission, instead of a citywide vote, could approve the sale, gift, trade, transfer or lease of city-owned real property worth more than $750,000.

A NO vote (No): Voter approval at a referendum stays required for those property transactions.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

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City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question F

Charter Review Board Every Ten Years

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Shall the Charter be amended to require a Charter Review Board to be appointed by the City Commission in May 2035 and every ten years thereafter, with the Charter Review Board consisting of five regular voting members and five alternate members appointed by the City Commission to review the Charter and make non-binding recommendations to the Commission regarding amendments to the Charter?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The City Commission would appoint a Charter Review Board in May 2035 and every ten years after, with five voting members and five alternates, to make non-binding recommendations.

A NO vote (No): No new requirement for a Charter Review Board every ten years.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

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City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question G

Beach Area Development Regulations

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Charter Section 11.01 restricts development east of the Intracoastal Waterway, including height limits of 45 feet for commercial and 55 feet for multifamily zoned properties, floor area ratio and lot coverage limits for such properties, mixed use and accessory use restrictions, and restrictions prohibiting rezoning to commercial.  Shall the Charter be amended to remove only the floor area ratio regulations and the restrictions on mixed and accessory uses from the Charter?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The floor area ratio rules and the mixed-use and accessory-use restrictions for land east of the Intracoastal Waterway would be removed from the Charter. Height limits and the other restrictions listed in the question stay.

A NO vote (No): All current Charter Section 11.01 restrictions stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

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City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question H

Main Beach Parking Area Restrictions

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Charter Section 11.02 restricts development on the City’s main beach parking areas, including limiting permitted uses, restricting garage and parking space size, lot coverage, floor area ratio, and setbacks. Shall this Section be amended to remove the minimum parking space size requirements, the restriction on commercial use exceeding fifteen days annually, and the prohibition on use of this parking to satisfy other properties' parking requirements?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The minimum parking space size rules, the limit on commercial use of more than fifteen days a year, and the ban on using this parking to meet other properties' parking requirements would be removed from Charter Section 11.02 for the main beach parking areas.

A NO vote (No): All current Charter Section 11.02 restrictions stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

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City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield Beach Question I

Vote Required For Future Police Or Fire Service Provider Changes

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Shall the Charter be amended to require that any future action by the City Commission to transition, transfer, contract out, consolidate, or otherwise assign, police or fire services from the existing provider to another governmental entity or agency, special district, or sheriff’s office, be approved by an affirmative vote of at least four-fifths (4/5) of the City Commission?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Any future City Commission action to move police or fire services from the current provider to another agency, district or the sheriff's office would need a four-fifths vote of the Commission.

A NO vote (No): No four-fifths vote requirement is added.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Deerfield Beach.

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City of Coconut Creek · Coconut Creek Question 1

Clarifying Calculation of “Days” and Confirming Commission Sets City Manager and City Attorney Salaries

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Shall the Charter be amended to provide general clarification, by specifying when references to “days” means calendar days and when it means business days and clarifying that the officers the City Commission sets salaries for are the City Manager and City Attorney?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Charter would say when "days" means calendar days and when it means business days, and that the City Commission sets the salaries of the City Manager and City Attorney.

A NO vote (No): The current Charter wording stays.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Coconut Creek.

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City of Coconut Creek · Coconut Creek Question 2

Prohibiting Mayor or Commissioners from Serving on Homeowner or Condominium Board During Their Commission Term

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Shall the general powers and duties of the Mayor and City Commission be amended to prohibit the Mayor and City Commissioners from simultaneously serving as an officer on a homeowner or condominium association board located within the City while they are serving as the Mayor or a City Commissioner?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Mayor and City Commissioners could not serve as an officer of a homeowner or condominium association board in the city while in office.

A NO vote (No): No such restriction is added.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Coconut Creek.

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City of Coconut Creek · Coconut Creek Question 3

Authorizing City Commission to Determine During Budget Process Whether Appropriations Should be Abandoned

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Shall the Charter be amended to remove the current five-year automatic lapse of unspent appropriations and instead authorize the City Commission to determine, during the annual budget process, which appropriations shall be deemed abandoned? Currently, the Charter requires abandonment of appropriations within five years, if not disbursed or encumbered, which reduces the effectiveness of long range financial planning.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Unspent appropriations would no longer lapse automatically after five years; the City Commission would decide during the annual budget process which ones are abandoned.

A NO vote (No): The five-year automatic lapse stays.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Coconut Creek.

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City of Coconut Creek · Coconut Creek Question 4

Revising Initiative, Referendum and Recall Procedures

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Shall the Charter be amended to revise the initiative and repeal procedures to provide that the Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and related ordinances are not subject to the referendum process; define a procedure for validation of the form of a petition or ordinance; and a methodology for addressing conflicting Charter amendments approved by the voters?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and related ordinances would not be subject to the referendum process; the Charter would add a procedure to validate the form of a petition and a rule for conflicting Charter amendments.

A NO vote (No): The current initiative and referendum procedures stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Coconut Creek.

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City of Coconut Creek · Coconut Creek Question 5

Charter Review Board

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Shall the Charter be amended to require review of the City Charter every six years beginning in January 2030 in order to align with the general election schedule? Currently, the Charter is reviewed every five years, which often does not align with a scheduled election thereby creating a delay in voter consideration of the board’s recommendations.

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The City Charter would be reviewed every six years starting in January 2030.

A NO vote (No): The Charter review stays every five years.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Coconut Creek.

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City of Hollywood · Hollywood Question 1

Limitations on sale, lease, purchase of city-owned property

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REFERENDUM ON PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS - LIMITATIONS ON SALE, LEASE, PURCHASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY.

Amending Charter Article XIII, "Limitation on Sale, Lease or Purchase of City-Owned Real Property," providing such leases of property for 20 years or longer, including renewals, require a five-sevenths approval of City Commission; providing such sales or leases of 50 years or longer, including renewals, of City-owned parks, golf courses, recreational facilities, designated historic properties, or properties east of the Intracoastal Waterway require majority approval of City's electors.

Should Article XIII of the City Charter entitled “Limitation on Sale, Lease or Purchase of City-Owned Real Property” be amended in the various ways described above?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Leases of city property for 20 years or longer (with renewals) would need a five-sevenths vote of the City Commission, and sales or leases of 50 years or longer of city parks, golf courses, recreational facilities, designated historic properties or property east of the Intracoastal Waterway would need approval of the city's voters.

A NO vote (No): Article XIII of the City Charter stays as it is.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Hollywood.

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City of Hollywood · Hollywood Question 2

Sale or disposition of beach property: beachfront conservation land

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REFERENDUM AUTHORIZING SALE OR DISPOSITION OF BEACH PROPERTY - BEACHFRONT CONSERVATION LAND

The City desires to enter into an agreement with Broward County to sell or otherwise dispose of beachfront property located north of the Dania Beach Pier adjacent to Dr. Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park with Parcel ID 504236000070 for the restricted purpose of conserving the land in its natural state for environmental mitigation.

Do you authorize the City to enter into such an agreement with Broward County?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The City could enter an agreement with Broward County to sell or dispose of the beachfront parcel north of the Dania Beach Pier, to be kept in its natural state for environmental mitigation.

A NO vote (No): The City would not be authorized to enter that agreement.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Hollywood.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 1

Extend and clarify charter timeframes for certification of citizen petitions related to ordinances

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The Town Charter establishes short timeframes for certifying citizen-initiated petitions for the repeal or amendment of ordinances. The proposed amendment would extend certification deadlines and clarify whether time periods are measured in calendar days or business days.

Shall the Town Charter be amended to extend petition certification deadlines and clarify time calculations?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Deadlines for certifying citizen petitions to repeal or amend ordinances would be extended, and the Charter would say whether time periods are calendar or business days.

A NO vote (No): The current deadlines stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 2

Establish two four-year mayor-commissioner terms

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The Town Charter establishes three two-year terms for the Mayor-Commissioner. This amendment aligns the Mayor-Commissioner and Commissioner term limits by changing the term length to four years and the number of terms to two terms, revising the maximum term limit accordingly, and clarifying application to the Mayor-Commissioner term ending in November 2028.

Shall the Town Charter be amended to change the Mayor-Commissioner’s term to a maximum of two four-year terms, effective November 2028?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): Starting in November 2028, the Mayor-Commissioner would serve four-year terms, with a maximum of two terms.

A NO vote (No): The Mayor-Commissioner keeps two-year terms, up to three terms.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 3

Allow mayor-commissioner to run for commissioner at the conclusion of their service as mayor-commissioner

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The Town Charter allows Commissioners to run for Mayor-Commissioner at the conclusion of their term, but the Mayor-Commissioner is not similarly allowed to run for Commissioner at the conclusion of his or her term.

Shall the Town Charter be amended to allow a person who has served as Mayor-Commissioner to run for and serve as a Commissioner at the conclusion of their service as Mayor-Commissioner, if permissible under the maximum term limits?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): A Mayor-Commissioner could run for and serve as a Commissioner after serving as Mayor-Commissioner, within the term limits.

A NO vote (No): The current rule stays.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 4

Allow appointments for commission vacancies without a two-year break in service

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Shall the Town Charter be amended to clarify that the Town Commission may appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor-Commissioner or Commissioner, even if that person would otherwise be required by the Town Charter to take a two-year break in service, potentially increasing the number of persons available for appointment?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Town Commission could appoint someone to fill a vacancy even if that person would otherwise need a two-year break in service.

A NO vote (No): The current rule stays.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 5

Establish current commission district boundaries

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The Town has used the same northern and southern Commission district boundaries since 2004. Shall the Town Charter be amended to establish the current district boundaries in the Town Charter, including the existing boundary at the portion of the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes bordering the Atlantic Ocean to preserve the current district boundaries?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The current northern and southern district boundaries, including the boundary near the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes, would be written into the Town Charter.

A NO vote (No): District boundaries are not written into the Charter.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 6

Revise and clarify standards for forfeiture of offices of commissioner and mayor-commissioner

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Shall the Town Charter be amended to clarify standards for forfeiture of office of Commission members by tying qualifications to existing Charter provisions, requiring ethics-based removal to be determined under state law by the Florida Commission on Ethics, requiring incapacity determinations to be supported by medical certification or court order, allowing absences to be excused by majority vote, and excusing the Commission from voting on removals already mandated by other governmental authorities?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Charter's rules for forfeiture of office would change as listed in the question, including ethics-based removal decided by the Florida Commission on Ethics and excused absences by majority vote.

A NO vote (No): The current forfeiture rules stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 7

Incorporate state law governing elections, public notices, and audits

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The proposed amendment would promote consistency with state law by providing that all general laws of the State of Florida governing municipal elections apply to the Town, aligning the deadline for the Town’s annual financial audit with the deadline in state law, and allowing legal notices to be published on publicly accessible websites as provided in state law.

Shall the Town Charter incorporate Florida laws governing municipal elections, public notices, and audits?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): State election laws would apply to Town elections, the audit deadline would match state law, and legal notices could be published on public websites as state law allows.

A NO vote (No): The current Charter provisions stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Question 8

Correct errors, resolve inconsistencies, and update provisions to clean up charter language

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The proposed amendment would revise the Town Charter to correct errors, improve clarity, resolve inconsistencies in terminology and in timelines, and update references to reflect current Florida law.

Shall the Town Charter be amended to correct errors, resolve inconsistencies, and update provisions to reflect current law?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): The Town Charter would be revised to correct errors, resolve inconsistencies and update references to current law.

A NO vote (No): The current Charter wording stays.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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City of Wilton Manors · Wilton Manors Question

Filling extraordinary vacancies of all commissioners and the mayor

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FILLING EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES OF ALL COMMISSIONERS AND THE MAYOR

The Charter currently authorizes the Governor to fill vacancies if all commissioners, including the mayor, are removed from office. Shall the Charter be amended to provide for the City Manager, or Assistant City Manager, to appoint a mayor and two commissioners, for those appointees to appoint two additional members of the commission, and for the interim commission to call a Special Election if there is more than 180 calendar days remaining in the unexpired term(s)?

Choices: Yes / No

A YES vote (Yes): If every Commission member is removed, the City Manager (or Assistant City Manager) would appoint a mayor and two commissioners, they would appoint two more, and the interim commission would call a special election if more than 180 days remain in the terms.

A NO vote (No): The Governor keeps the power to fill those vacancies.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Wilton Manors.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 1

Qualifications for eligibility to hold office, organizational meeting, and designation of vice mayor

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Charter Amendment No. 1: QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE, ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, AND DESIGNATION OF VICE MAYOR

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to update the qualifications for the offices of mayor and city commissioner, and provide that elected officials assume office at the first regular City Commission meeting following certification of their election, and that a vice mayor be designated at the City Commission's first meeting after all elected officials assume office following a regular municipal election and annually thereafter, instead of at the first meeting in April?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): Candidate qualifications for mayor and commissioner would be updated (the city says this includes a 12-month residency requirement instead of six months), new officials would take office at the first regular Commission meeting after their election is certified, and the vice mayor would be chosen at the first meeting after new officials take office and then yearly.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The current qualifications and timing rules stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 2

Submission of candidate documentation

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Charter Amendment No. 2: SUBMISSION OF CANDIDATE DOCUMENTATION

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to specify the procedure for candidates for the office of mayor or city commissioner to submit documentation to the City Clerk for review?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): The Charter would set out how candidates for mayor or commissioner submit documentation to the City Clerk for review.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): No such procedure is added to the Charter.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 3

Removal of City Commission consideration of elector challenges to candidates

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Charter Amendment No. 3: REMOVAL OF CITY COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF ELECTOR CHALLENGES TO CANDIDATES

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to remove the City Commission’s authority to receive affidavits alleging that a candidate for the office of mayor or city commissioner has violated the Charter or is unqualified and make a finding as to whether such candidate violated the Charter or is unqualified, thereby leaving such considerations to the courts?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): The City Commission would no longer receive or decide voter affidavits challenging a candidate; those challenges would go to the courts.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The City Commission keeps that authority.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 4

Special meetings of the City Commission

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Charter Amendment No. 4: SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COMMISSION

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended so that special meetings of the City Commission may be called upon at least seventy-two hours’ notice, except that in the event of an emergency, where there is the potential for imminent harm or the ability to lessen or avert a catastrophe, a special meeting of the City Commission may be called upon such notice as is practicable under the circumstances?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): Special Commission meetings would need at least 72 hours’ notice, except in emergencies, when notice would be as much as is practicable.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The current notice rules for special meetings stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 5

Civil Service Board

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Charter Amendment No. 5: CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to prescribe a method for resolving a tie in nominations to the Civil Service Board Nominating Committee, modify the composition of the Election Board that certifies the results of elections for the classified employees’ recommendation for appointment to the Civil Service Board, and remove the Civil Service Board’s duty to review, consider, and advise the City Manager concerning job class specifications?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): The Charter would add a tie-breaking method for Civil Service Board nominations, change who sits on the Election Board for those employee elections, and remove the Board’s duty to advise the City Manager on job class specifications.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The current Civil Service Board rules stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 6

Deleting primary election references, removing publication requirement, and updating interim and acting city manager titles

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Charter Amendment No. 6: DELETING PRIMARY ELECTION REFERENCES, REMOVING PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT, AND UPDATING INTERIM AND ACTING CITY MANAGER TITLES

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to delete references to primary elections, remove the requirement of two newspaper publications for public hearings and other types of notice, and distinguish the title of interim city manager, who is appointed in the event of the city manager’s resignation or termination, from that of acting city manager, who is appointed during temporary absences of the city manager?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): References to primary elections and the two-newspaper-notice requirement would be removed, and the Charter would separate the titles of interim city manager (after a resignation or termination) and acting city manager (during a temporary absence).

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The current Charter wording stays.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 7

Sale of city-owned personal property and sale or lease of city-owned land

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Charter Amendment No. 7: SALE OF CITY-OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SALE OR LEASE OF CITY-OWNED LAND

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to simplify the sale of City-owned personal property such as vehicles, furniture, and equipment, and City-owned land other than parks, to add limitations on lease, license, concession, or other types of use agreements with private parties for the use of City-owned land, and to add limitations on the sale or lease of City-owned land to other governments?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): The rules for selling city-owned personal property and non-park land would be simplified, and new limits would apply to leases and use agreements with private parties and to sales or leases of city land to other governments.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The current rules stay.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 8

City-owned park land

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Charter Amendment No. 8: CITY-OWNED PARK LAND

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to require a unanimous vote of the entire City Commission for any license agreement, concession agreement, facility use agreement, or other type of use agreement for more than one year for the use of City-owned park land?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): Any license, concession, facility use or similar agreement for more than one year on city-owned park land would need a unanimous vote of the whole City Commission.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): No unanimous-vote requirement is added.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 9

Establishment of the Charter position of Police Chief

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Charter Amendment No. 9: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHARTER POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to establish the Charter position of Police Chief, who shall report directly to the City Commission rather than to the City Manager, and be employed and compensated under such terms and conditions as the City Commission deems appropriate?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): The Police Chief would become a Charter position reporting directly to the City Commission instead of the City Manager, with terms and pay set by the Commission.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The Police Chief keeps reporting to the City Manager.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale Question 10

Establishment of the Charter position of Fire Chief

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Charter Amendment No. 10: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHARTER POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF

Should the City of Fort Lauderdale Charter be amended to establish the Charter position of Fire Chief, who shall report directly to the City Commission rather than to the City Manager, and be employed and compensated under such terms and conditions as the City Commission deems appropriate?

Choices: Yes, for approval / No, for rejection

A YES vote (Yes, for approval): The Fire Chief would become a Charter position reporting directly to the City Commission instead of the City Manager, with terms and pay set by the Commission.

A NO vote (No, for rejection): The Fire Chief keeps reporting to the City Manager.

To pass: a majority of the votes cast on the question in Fort Lauderdale.

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Where and When to Vote

Early voting in person

Monday, Oct. 19, to Sunday, Nov. 1, every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Any Broward voter may use any of the 30 early voting sites. Each site also has a secure ballot intake station (drop box) for vote-by-mail ballots during early voting hours.

  • African-American Research Library
    2650 Sistrunk Blvd (NW 6th St), Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 · Map
  • Broward College, A. Hugh Adams Central Campus (Building 3, Room 117)
    3501 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314 · Map
  • Carver Ranches Branch Library
    4735 SW 18th St, West Park, FL 33023 · Map
  • Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center
    11600 Stonebridge Pkwy, Cooper City, FL 33026 · Map
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  • Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library
    1 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004 · Map
  • Davie/Cooper City Branch Library
    4600 SW 82nd Ave, Davie, FL 33328 · Map
  • SOE at E Pat Larkins Community Center
    520 Martin Luther King Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 · Map
  • Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
    1801 NE 6th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 · Map
  • Ft. Lauderdale Branch Library/Art Serve
    1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 · Map
  • Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center
    410 SE 3rd St, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 · Map
  • Herbert Sadkin Community Center
    1176 NW 42nd Way, Lauderhill, FL 33313 · Map
  • Hillsboro Community Center
    50 Hillsboro Technology Dr, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · Map
  • Hollywood Branch Library
    2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020 · Map
  • Island City Cultural Center of Wilton Manors
    600 NE 21st Ct, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 · Map
  • Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
    6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313 · Map
  • SOE at Miramar Branch Library
    2050 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025 · Map
  • Nob Hill Soccer Club
    10200 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL 33322 · Map
  • North Lauderdale Saraniero Library
    6901 Kimberly Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 · Map
  • North Regional Library/BC
    1100 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL 33066 · Map
  • SOE at Northwest Regional Library
    3151 University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065 · Map
  • Old Dillard Museum
    1009 NW Fourth St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 · Map
  • Pine Trails Park Amphitheater
    10561 Trails End, Parkland, FL 33076 · Map
  • SOE Headquarters
    4650 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 · Map
  • SOE at South Regional Library/BC
    7300 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 · Map
  • SOE at Southwest Regional Library
    16835 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 · Map
  • Stirling Road Branch Library
    3151 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33312 · Map
  • SOE at Tamarac Branch Library
    8701 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351 · Map
  • Tyrone Bryant Branch Library
    2230 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 · Map
  • West Regional Library
    8601 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 · Map
  • Weston Branch Library
    4205 Bonaventure Blvd, Weston, FL 33332 · Map

Source: Broward County Supervisor of Elections, 2026 early voting locations (PDF).

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at your assigned precinct polling place. On Election Day you must vote at your own precinct. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you may vote.

Registration deadlines

  • The registration deadline for this election was Monday, Oct. 5 (book closing).
  • Check that you are registered, and find your precinct, with the Supervisor of Elections voter lookup.

Vote by mail

  • Request a vote-by-mail ballot online, by phone at 954-357-7055 or in writing. Requests must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
  • Sign the voter certificate on the return envelope. An unsigned envelope, or a signature that does not match your record, will not count unless you cure it; the Supervisor of Elections will notify you.
  • Your ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Mail it early, or drop it in a secure ballot intake station at the Supervisor of Elections headquarters or a branch office, or at any early voting site during early voting.
  • You cannot drop off a vote-by-mail ballot at a polling place on Election Day, except to cancel it and vote in person.

Photo ID with signature

  • Florida driver's license or Florida ID card (quickest to process)
  • U.S. passport
  • Debit or credit card
  • Military ID
  • Student ID
  • Retirement center ID
  • Neighborhood association ID
  • Public assistance ID
  • Veteran Health Identification Card from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Concealed weapon or firearm license
  • Government employee ID (federal, state, county or city)

Bring a current, valid photo ID with your signature. If your photo ID has no signature, you may bring another document with your signature.

Official links

Broward County Supervisor of Elections: 954-357-7050, 4650 NW 21st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Sources

Candidates appear as listed on the official candidate list; write-in candidates are not shown. Party labels are those on the ballot. Checked Oct. 13, 2026.

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