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Election Information
The information contained herein is based on laws and requirements for the City of Winter Garden elections.
Click here for information on the Charter Amendment Special Election
General Election Information
Candidate Forms
Complete listing of all necessary forms and documents for Commission candidates
Voter Registration
Provides applications, explanation, and assistance concerning Voter registration for the City of Winter Garden
Winter Garden Election Information
The following information is not intended to constitute all the information contained in the City's Charter and Code of Ordinances on this subject, therefore, please refer to Article II of the revised City Charter (effective September 25, 2007) and Chapter 2, Article V of the Code of Ordinances.
Qualifications of Candidates for Mayor & City Commission |
- Shall have been a resident of the city and district in which you run for one (1) year
immediately prior to the end of qualifying.
- Shall have been a registered voter in the district in which you run for one (1) year
immediately prior to the end of qualifying.
- Shall not hold any other public office, except that of notary public, an office in the National Guard, or an office in the organized reserve of the armed forces of the United States.
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At-Large Candidates |
Only the Mayor’s seat (District 5) is elected at-large by all registered voters. |
Election Dates and Terms of Office |
The regular City election is held the second Tuesday in March of each year and is for a term of three (3) years. No election is required if the incumbent is unopposed.
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Non-partisan Elections |
All elections are conducted on a non-partisan basis without any designation of political party affiliation. |
Qualifying |
Begins at noon the 3rd Tuesday in January and ends at noon on the 7th day after the date registration commences. The qualifying fee is 1% of the annual salary of the office sought plus a $15 filling fee.
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Order of seats elected |
- Mayor and District 1 Commission seats are to be elected in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020 ….
- Districts 2, 3, and 4 Commission seats are elected 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2021...
No elections are scheduled in 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022 …...
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City Canvassing Board |
The City Canvassing Board is the City Clerk and two (2) citizens appointed annually by the City Commission. In addition, a third and fourth citizens are appointed by the City Commission to serve as alternate members.
After the polls close on Election Day, the board shall meet and proceed to canvass any absentee and provisional ballots cast. After canvassing the board shall cause the City Clerk to prepare a certificate, containing the total number of votes cast for each person or other measure voted upon, on which each Canvassing Board member present will sign the official certificate of election results.
Note: The City Commission may deem it necessary to delegate canvassing board duties to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections. |
Term Begins |
At the next regularly scheduled City Commission meeting after the election and oath of office is administered. |
Run-off Election (if necessary) |
Second Tuesday in April.
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Should you need more information or assistance, please contact the City Supervisor of Elections, at (407) 656-4111 Ext. 2254 or you may contact the Orange County Supervisor of Elections regarding voter registration or absentee voting by calling (407) 836-2070.
Related web links:
State and County Division of Elections:
Florida Department of State Division of Elections
Orange County Office of Supervisor of Elections:
http://www.ocfelections.com/
http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/
Candidate Forms
Statement of Candidate
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
Campaign Treasurer's Report: Summary Form and Instructions
Campaign Treasurer's Report: Itemized Contributions Form and Instructions
Campaign Treasurer's Report: Itemized Expenditures Form and Instructions
Campaign Treasurer's Report: Fund Transfers Form and Instructions
Waiver of Report
Recent Election Results
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