Per the City 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.
2019 Municipal Election – Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 7am-7pm*
*If a Run-Off Election is needed, it will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
CANDIDATE QUALIFYING
The candidate qualifying period for Commission seats 1, 2, and 3 begins Noon, September 16, 2019 and concludes Noon, September 20, 2019.
For paperwork related to qualifying for City Commission, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
LINKS TO HELPFUL INFORMATION
- Polk County Supervisor of Elections
- Florida Commission on Ethics
- Florida Division of Elections
- City of Winter Haven Code of Ordinances
VOTER REGISTRATION
To register to vote, make changes to your voter registration, and other information, please contact the Polk County Supervisor of Elections at 863-534-5888 or www.polkelections.com.
Staff
Vanessa Castillo, MMC | City Clerk | vcastillo@mywinterhaven.com |
Joy Townsend, CMC | Deputy City Clerk/Records Administrator | jtownsend@mywinterhaven.com |