Municipal Election Information

2026 MUNICIPAL GENERAL  ELECTION INFORMATION:

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

POLLING LOCATION:  Town of South Palm Beach Council Chambers, 3577 South Ocean Blvd.,  South Palm Beach, Florida 33480

PRECINCT NUMBER: 6701

Town of South Palm Beach 2026 Municipal Election Qualified Candidates
Municipal Election to be held March 10, 2026 at Town Hall.

Qualified Candidates for Mayor Seat (1):

• Bernice “Bonnie” Fischer - (I)

• Rafael Pineiro

Qualified Candidates for Town Council (3) Seats:

• Francine Attardi

• Sandra Beckett - (I)

• Adrian Burcet

• Monte Berendes - (I)

• Elvadianne Culbertson - (I)

(I) = Incumbent Seat

VOTING IN THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION:

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

DEADLINES:

Deadline to register to vote: Tuesday, February 9, 2026

Deadline to request that a Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballot be mailed to you, Thursday, February 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Deadline to return your VBM ballot, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by 7:00 p.m., to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections main office or by 5:00 p.m. to a Branch Office or Secure Ballot Intake Station

FORM 1:

All Elected Officials are Required to file Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) - This form is filed electronically through the Florida Commission on Ethics. The website is: https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/Account/Login

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

For Town of South Palm Beach questions, please contact:

Lakisha Burch, MMC
Interim Town Clerk

Yude Davenport, MMC
Town Clerk/ Assistant to the Town Manager/
Records Custodian