Section 7.07 of the City Charter provides that beginning in the year 2020, and every fourth year thereafter, a regular municipal election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November for the purpose of electing a mayor and four (4) city commissioners. However, should only one (1) candidate qualify for the office of mayor or city commissioner, then, and in that event, no regular election for that office shall be held and the city clerk shall certify such fact to the city commission and the city commission shall declare such person(s) to be elected to the office of mayor or city commissioner.

November 7, 2028 Election Candidates & Campaign Treasurer Reports

November 5, 2024 Election Candidates & Campaign Treasurer Reports

Candidate Qualifying Information

In order to accommodate candidates seeking to qualify for office in an efficient manner, please schedule an appointment with the City of Fort Lauderdale –City Clerk’s Office by emailing David Soloman at dsoloman@fortlauderdale.gov, or by calling 954-828-5006 or 954-828-5002.  

Resources

Candidate Log-In – Candidate Financial Reporting System

2024 Candidate Campaign Finance Reporting Schedule-View

Usage and Removal of Signs-Information

Campaign Financing Ordinance

• Campaign Financing Ordinance 

Broward County Supervisor of Elections

• Broward County Supervisor of Elections - For voter registration, absentee ballots, how to vote, etc.
• Election Results are available on the Broward County Supervisor of Elections' website
• Precincts & Polling Places are available on the Broward County Supervisor of Elections' website
• Sample Ballots are available on the Broward County Supervisor of Elections' website

Florida Division of Elections

• Florida Division of Elections

Frequently Asked Questions

What role does the City Clerk's Office play in municipal elections?

The City Clerk serves as the qualifying officer for candidates for the offices of mayor-commissioner and commissioner. Qualification documents and all campaign financial reports are filed with the City Clerk. The City Clerk's Office works in cooperation with the Broward County Supervisor of Elections on other election matters.

What offices are elected in the City of Fort Lauderdale?

The Mayor and four City Commissioners are the elected officials of the City of Fort Lauderdale. The Mayor is elected at-large and the City Commissioners are elected from each of the four districts. The four-year terms run concurrently, and all are up for election at the same time.  

What are the requirements to run for office?

The requirements to run for office may be viewed in Charter Section 3.03.

Are parties of candidates mentioned in elections?

Please see Charter Section 7.01.

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