Municipal Election Information

Municipal Election:

The next regularly scheduled Municipal Election for the Town of South Palm Beach will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. 

The open seats will be the Mayor seat and three (3) Council Member seats.

Information regarding Qualifying can be obtained through the Town Clerk's Office ydavenport@southpalmbeach.com

QUALIFYING OFFICER:

As the Town Clerk for the Town of South Palm Beach, I am the “Qualifying Officer” for the Town and will serve as your Election Clerk. I will be the person to receive your Certificate of Qualification, Qualifying Fees and Campaign Financial Reports. The Town of South Palm Beach contracts with Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections to conduct our Municipal Elections.

Candidate Qualifying period will be held at South Palm Beach Town Hall from 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 25, 2025. 

The Town Clerk’s Office operating hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:

Pursuant to the Town Charter, Qualifications to Hold Public Office in the Town of South Palm Beach.

• Must be a resident of South Palm Beach for a period of at least one (1) year
• Must be a duly Registered Voter 
• Must file a Certificate of Qualification and pay a Qualifying Fee no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 25, 2025

QUALIFYING FEE:

The Town of South Palm Beach charges a qualifying fee of 1% ($72.00 Council Member Seat) and 1% ($120.00 Mayor Seat) of the total gross of the salary of the preceding year, which is collected through the Town.  (Must be paid by check drawn from the Campaign Account)

Be aware that you can request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for a specific election or for all elections through the next General Election. After the next general election, you will need to make the request again.  Vote-by-Mail ballots are not forwardable by the U.S. Postal Service and a ballot returned undeliverable cancels a request for future elections and must be renewed. 

For information about voter registration, ways to cast your vote, or to update your voter information, contact the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office at (561) 656-6200 or visit www.votepalmbeach.gov

Form 6 Notice:

On January 1, 2024, certain local officers (Mayors and members of the governing body of a municipality) will be required to file a Form 6 (full and public disclosure of financial interests) with the Commission on Ethics through the Commission’s electronic filing system.  For more information, please visit the Florida Commission on Ethics Form 6 website. 

Voter's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities:

Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted
Cast a vote if he or she is in line at the official closing of the polls in that county
Ask for and receive assistance in voting
Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast
An explanation if his or her registration is in question
If his or her registration is in question, cast a provisional ballot
Written instructions to use when voting from election officers
Vote free from coercion or intimidation by election officers or any other person
Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast

(Section 101.031(2), Florida Statutes)

Voter's Responsibilities:

Familiarize himself or herself with the candidates and issues
Maintain with the office of the Supervisor of Elections a current address
Know the location of his or her polling place and its hours of operation
Bring proper identification to the polling station
Familiarize himself or herself with the operation of the voting equipment in his or her precinct
Treat precinct workers with courtesy
Respect the privacy of other voters
Report any problems or violations of election laws to the Supervisor of Elections
Ask questions, if needed
Make sure that his or her completed ballot is correct before leaving the polling station

Any residents wishing to register to vote can pick up an application form at Town Hall.  Please be advised that this form must be mailed to the Supervisor of Elections and must be registered for at least 29 days before you can vote in an election.  The Town of South Palm Beach Precinct Number is 6701.

Note to Voters:  Failure to perform any of these responsibilities does not prohibit a voter from voting.

(Section 101.031(2), Florida Statutes)

Additional Information:

Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office:  4301 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409

Website: www.votepalmbeach.gov

Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact their offices at 561-656-6200

Yude Davenport, MMC

Town Clerk/

Assistant to the Town Manager