North Lauderdale

2022 ELECTION INFORMATION

Link to Broward Supervisor of Elections

Vote By Mail and Early Voting Instructions

In-Person Voting Health Protection and Recommendations

Primary Election                           August 23, 2022
General Election                           November 8, 2022

General Election - Tuesday, November 8, 2022

City Commission Seats up for Election:

1. COMMISSIONER – MAYOR-AT-LARGE – Currently held by MAYOR ANA M. ZIADE
2. COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT “A” – Currently held by COMMISSIONER LORENZO WOOD
3. COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT “B” – Currently held by VICE MAYOR MARIO BUSTAMANTE

The Candidate Qualifying period is pending to be determined. Qualifying documents for Mayor- At- Large, District “A” and District “B” will be accepted at that time and absolutely no qualifying paperwork, or corrections to the qualifying documents will be accepted following the close of the designated qualifying period.

The Candidate Qualifying packet is being provided directly to candidates who have announced their candidacy with the City of North Lauderdale.  The Candidate Qualifying packet will be posted on the City’s website to afford all potential candidates the opportunity to qualify for an elected office.

Options for accepting qualifying documents will be as follows:

1. Make an appointment with the City Clerk’s Office to deliver qualifying documents, the filing fee and the State assessment. Appointments with the City Clerk’s office can be made by calling 954-724-7056 or by emailing the City Clerk at CityClerk@nlauderdale.org. The City Clerk’s Office will schedule appointments throughout qualifying during normal business hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offer curbside pickup of documents.  Anyone opting for curbside pickup shall wear the recommended personal protection equipment in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

2. Section 99.061(8), F.S., provides that a qualifying officer may accept and hold qualifying papers beginning 14 days prior to the first day of qualifying period, which is Tuesday, May 24, 2021. Any documents submitted prior to the opening of the qualifying period will be secured until qualifying opens June 6, 2022, at noon. Documents will then be opened and reviewed in order of receipt. Candidates are to place them in a sealed envelope and arrange to have them delivered to the City Clerk’s Office through curbside pickup or by USPS.

Municipal Election (General) is scheduled for NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - Chief among the City Clerk's responsibilities, as clerk of the municipal body, is to serve as Supervisor of Elections for the City of North Lauderdale. All municipal elections, including general and special elections in the City of North Lauderdale are held in accordance with applicable State of Florida Election Laws or special laws affecting elections in Broward County, Florida.  All elections are called by resolution or ordinance of the City Commission, and adopted not less than forty-five (45) days before the date of such election.

The City of North Lauderdale holds elections in November of even numbered years, in accordance with laws governing municipal elections in Broward County. The City of North Lauderdale is divided into four Commission Districts (District “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”), with one Commissioner residing in each district. The Mayor is elected city-wide on an “at-large” basis.

Any person wishing to become a candidate, must be a qualified elector who has resided continuously in the City of North Lauderdale for one (1) year prior to qualifying in the District for which you will run and must file all the required forms with the City Clerk's Office.

Any registered elector of the City of North Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, desiring to seek office may do so by filing the proper qualifying papers with and before the City Clerk of the City of North Lauderdale.  Contact the City Clerk at 701 SW 71 Avenue, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 or by email at CityClerk@nlauderdale.org. ALL CANDIDATES MUST OPEN A CAMPAIGN CHECKING ACCOUNT AND DESIGNATE A CAMPAIGN TREASURER, PRIOR TO FILING.

Registering to Vote - The City Clerk’s office has voter registration forms in English and Spanish.  You can access forms in other languages and any additional voter information from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections at Link to Broward Supervisor of Elections https://www.browardsoe.org/
Registration Deadline Information - If this is a new registration application, the date the completed application is postmarked or hand delivered to a driver’s license office, a voter registration agency, an armed forces recruitment office, the Division of Elections, or the office of any Supervisor of Elections in the state will be your registration date. If this is a new Florida application, you must be registered for at least 29 days before you can vote in an election. If your application is complete and you are qualified as a voter, a voter information card will be mailed to you.
Early Voting – Unlike the County, Early voting is optional for municipalities if it is a stand-alone election.

For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 954-724-7056.

City of North Lauderdale Polling Places:

For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 954-724-7056.