Election Information/Información de Eleccion

ELECTION INFORMATION CENTER  

Welcome to the City of Winter Haven Election Information Center. The information contained on this page is intended to familiarize City Commission candidates, campaign treasurers, and residents with upcoming election information.

Per the City of Winter Haven Charter, elections for City Commission occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. (If a Run-Off election is needed, it would occur the first Tuesday in December.)

The City Clerk serves as the supervisor of elections for all City elections and is the official qualifying officer for candidates seeking elected office within the City of Winter Haven.

Qualifications to become a candidate:

• U.S. citizen & resident of Florida
• Registered voter in Florida (you must be at least 18) & a registered voter in Polk County
• Reside in the City limits of Winter Haven at the time of qualifying

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IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES:

Regular Election – Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (Polls open 7am-7pm)

Run-Off Election – Tuesday, December 7, 2021  (If needed) (Polls open 7am-7pm)

COMMISSION SEATS UP FOR ELECTION:

Seat No. 4  – Currently held by Mayor Bradley T. Dantzler

Seat No. 5 – Currently held by Commissioner James H. “J.P.” Powell

Seats are:

• At-large
• Non-partisan
• Terms are 4 years

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QUALIFYING:

Begins Monday, September 13, 2021 at NOON

Ends Friday, September 17, 2021 at NOON

As of July 6, 2021, the qualifying fee for the November 2, 2021 Election is $127.93 (Qualifying fee and 1% of the position’s annual salary.)

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CANDIDATE PACKET

2021 Municipal Candidate Packets are now available. To obtain a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.

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SAMPLE BALLOT WITH QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:

Not yet available.

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POLLING LOCATION & PRECINCT INFORMATION:

Not yet available.

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LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST:

Not yet available.

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CANVASSING BOARD MEETINGS:

Not yet available.

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LINKS TO HELPFUL INFORMATION:

• Specific City of Winter Haven Election Information (Not yet available)
• Polk County Supervisor of Elections
• Florida Commission on Ethics
• Florida Division of Elections
• City of Winter Haven Code of Ordinances

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VOTER REGISTRATION:

To register to vote, make changes to your voter registration, obtain due dates, and other information, please contact the Polk County Supervisor of Elections at 863-534-5888 or www.polkelections.com. Printed applications are available at both Polk County Supervisor of Elections offices, City of Winter Haven City Hall, and at local post offices and libraries.

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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE TO INTERPRET FLORIDA STATUTES CONTAINED WITHIN FLORIDA LAW. FOR ANY INTERPRETATION OF THE LAW OR FOR A LEGAL OPINION, CONTACT THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ELECTIONS AT (850) 245-6200.