Information About Municipal Elections
Election Information Provided by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections and Election Results
For more election information and election results, visit the Broward County Supervisor of Elections.
Election Information
Candidates for 2009 General Election (in alphabetical order with Campaign Treasurer Reports)
The general election was held on March 10, 2009.
Mayor
City Commissioner, District I
City Commissioner, District II
City Commissioner, District III
City Commissioner, District IV
Other Reports
- Fort Lauderdale Responsible Government G4
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 three-year terms run concurrently, and
all are up for election at the same time.
How often are elections?
Elections are held every three years, and every seat is
up for election at the same time. The primary election is
held the second Tuesday in February, only if there are more
than two candidates running for the same office. If such
is the case and one candidate wins with 50% + 1 vote, then
he/she is automatically elected; if not, then the two top
candidates are placed on the ballot for the general election,
which is held the second Tuesday in March. If, however,
there are only two candidates running for the same seat,
then they run only in the March election. In the case where
no one qualifies to run for office against an incumbent,
then he/she is automatically elected.
How can I register to vote?
To register to vote, you must be a US citizen and 18 years of age or older. For more information, contact Broward County Supervisor of Elections - Outreach Services at 954-357-7094.
What are the requirements to run for office?
For the office of Mayor, a qualified candidate must be a
resident for a minimum of six months immediately preceding
the date of the election. Such candidate must also be a
registered voter, at least 21 years of age, and a citizen
of the United States. For the office of City Commissioner,
a qualified candidate must be a resident of the City of
Fort Lauderdale for a minimum of six months immediately
preceding the date of the election, and must reside in the
district on the day of qualifying. He/she must also be a
registered voter, at least 21 years of age, and a citizen
of the United States. No candidate is allowed to hold any
other public elective office, and cannot be an officer,
employee, or serve in any capacity with the City government
(except a City Commissioner running for the office of Mayor).
Is there a charge to run for office?
Yes. The City of Fort Lauderdale charges $100 for administrative
costs, and the State of Florida charges one percent
(1%)
of the Mayor or City Commissioner salary, which is collected
through the City. Thus, the filing fee to run for Mayor
is $450 and $400 for City Commissioner.
Are parties of candidates mentioned in elections?
No. All City elections are conducted on a nonpartisan basis;
that is, references to party affiliation are not permitted
on any campaign literature and do not appear on the ballot.
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.
Campaign Financing Ordinance
On May 7, 2002, the City Commission adopted an ordinance
amending Chapter 12 of the city of Fort Lauderdale Code
of Ordinances, creating campaign contribution limits and
prohibiting contributions from specified entities and
organizations
in Fort Lauderdale municipal elections for Mayor-Commissioner
and City Commissioner. Candidates for municipal election
and their campaign treasurers should become familiar with
these new regulations.Read the new Campaign
Financing Ordinance .
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