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    March 2026 Election Information

     

    For the March 17, 2026, election, please note the following key dates:

    Thursday, March 5, 2026, by 5 p.m.
    Requests may be submitted in person, by phone, or online.
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026.


    Become a Candidate

    To become a candidate, the following documents must be filed with the Town of Surfside Town Clerk PRIOR to opening a campaign account, receiving contributions, or making any expenditures:

    DS-DE 9 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates: DS-DE 9 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates(PDF, 40KB)

    • Must be filed prior to opening the campaign account and prior to accepting contributions or making expenditures on the person's behalf.
    • A candidate may be his / her campaign treasurer or deputy treasurer, but anyone designated must also be a registered voter of the State of Florida.
    • Your campaign depository must be a bank, savings and loan association or credit union authorized to do business in the State of Florida. The campaign account must be separate from any personal or business accounts.
    • All monetary contributions must be deposited in the campaign account within five (5) business days of receipt.
    • Only the campaign treasurer or the deputy campaign treasurer may sign campaign expenditure checks.

    DS-DE 84 Statement of Candidate: DS-DE 84 Statement of Candidate(PDF, 17KB)

    • This form states that the candidate has been provided access to read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, F.S.

    AFTER filing the appropriate paperwork with the Town Clerk, candidates may then open a campaign account and begin to accept contributions and make expenditures.

    Qualify to be Placed on the Ballot

    Running for Office in the Town of Surfside

    If you are seeking to run for office in the Town of Surfside, below, please find a listing of the documents you will need:

    Qualifying Fee - In accordance with the Town Charter, a fee in the amount of $25.00, payable to the Town of Surfside, from the Candidate's Campaign Account must be submitted.

    Qualifying Period

    Candidates shall qualify with the Town Clerk between January 12, 2026, and no later than 12:00 noon on February 2, 2026.

    Please be advised that if you intend to seek election to the Mayor or Commissioners office, be sure to arrive at the office of the Town Clerk with the necessary completed qualifying papers and fees in a sufficient period of time before the 12:00 p.m. expiration of the qualifying period so that your qualifying papers may be timely filed with the Town Clerk prior to the end of the qualifying period.

    NOTE: The qualifying period takes place during regular business hours (Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). No documentation will be accepted after business hours, or after the qualifying period has ended.

    Below are some more informational resources:

    For a complete listing of all forms required to qualify for office, please visit the Florida Division of Elections.

    Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections

Election Forms

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    Office of Town Mayor Candidates 

    To view Campaign Treasurer’s Reports, click the Candidate Financial Information button below.

     

    Office of Town Commission Candidates 

    To view Campaign Treasurer’s Reports, click the Candidate Financial Information button below.

     

    Candidate Financial Information

    For the latest information on candidates’ Campaign Treasurer’s Reports:

    Please Click Here

     

     

    Ballot Questions


    1. Requiring Vote of Four of Five Town Commissioners to Change Floor Area Ratio Regulations

    Shall the Charter be amended to require a vote of four of the five Town commissioners to make any changes to the Town’s zoning code affecting Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for all detached single-family homes in the H30A and H30B districts and, if this amendment is approved, require a vote of four of the five Town commissioners and approval of 60% of the votes cast by referendum to amend or repeal this amendment?

    Yes [  ]
    No  [  ]


    2. Changing General and Runoff Election Dates Starting in November 2028

    Shall the Charter be amended to change Surfside’s general election date from March to November in even-numbered years, and any runoff to the second Tuesday of the following month, and extending, one-time only, the terms of officials elected in 2026 to November 2028?

    Yes [  ]
    No  [  ]

     

     

     

     

     

    MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM

    Race: Office of the Mayor
    When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue
    🎥 WATCH LIVE HERE: March 3, 6:30 p.m., Mayoral Candidates Forum

     

    COMMISSION CANDIDATE FORUM 

    Race: Office of the Town Commission
    When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
    Time:  6:00 p.m. 
    Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue
    🎥  WATCH LIVE HERE: March 5, 6 p.m., Commission Candidates' Forum

     

     

     

    CLEAN CLASS CAMPAIGN

    When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
    Time:  6:00 p.m. 
    Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue
    🎥   WATCH: CLEAN CLASS CAMPAIGN 2025 

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