The next election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. To register to vote and review registration information, please visit https://www.browardvotes.gov. 

For more information about the upcoming election, to request a vote-by-mail ballot and so much more, go to https://www.browardvotes.gov. 

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (General Election)

City Commission Seats up for Election - Seat #3 and Seat #5 (four-year terms)

Election reports 
https://cityofmargatefl.easyvotecampaignfinance.com/

Qualifying Period: Noon, Monday June 8, 2026 to Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026

Candidate Campaign Packet (revised 1/13/2026)

Florida Election Code (Florida Statutes, Chapters 97 to 106)

General Election

This is an election in which all or most members of a given political body are chosen. Additionally, it is a regularly scheduled local, state, or national election in which voters elect office-holders. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years, on dates authorized by laws governing municipal elections in Broward County.

Municipal Election

Municipalities have governing bodies whereby the members are elected by the voters.  Each of the 31 municipalities in Broward has a Charter which stipulates the term of the office and the frequency of the elections.  Until 2004, all Broward municipalities held their elections the second Tuesday in March.  One city also requires a Primary Election and that is held the second Tuesday in February. These are called stand-alone elections and the municipalities bear the costs for the election. 

Other municipalities have now moved their elections to the General Election in even-numbered years and their candidates are listed after the other non-partisan offices listed on the ballot.  Referendum questions are listed after the state and county questions. Municipalities are permitted to move their elections by virtue of the passage of special legislation. 

Early Voting – Unlike the County, Early Voting is optional for municipalities if it is a stand-alone election.

Absentee Ballots – As in all other elections, municipal voters have the option to vote by absentee.  Requests can be made to the Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ Office in person, e-mail, phone call or in writing. 

Candidate Qualifying - The criteria required for an elected office is contingent upon the requisites of the level of the office desired. Where the candidates file their respective campaign documents and where they qualify is dependent on the level of the office.  For candidates running for Municipal offices, the qualifying officer is the Municipal Clerk. All campaign documents are therefore filed with the Municipal Clerk. 

In the City of Margate, our Municipal Election is scheduled during even-numbered years for the month of November per the City of Margate Charter.

Election Sign Permit Application

Prior to placing election signs on someone’s property, candidates must complete this permit application and submit it to the City. Click here to download the application. Election Sign Permit Application Election Sign Permit Application Election Sign Permit Application Election Sign Permit Application Election Sign Permit Application Election Sign Permit Application Election Sign Permit Application Election Sign Permit Application

Registering to Vote

You can access forms and information on registering to vote at www.browardvotes.gov.

The City of Margate Polling Places listed below are current as of November 5, 2024.