With local elections around the corner in Broward and Palm Beach counties, election officials are reminding residents that the deadline to register to vote is fast approaching. Whether you’re choosing new city leaders, filling mayoral seats, or weighing in on community referendums, your voice won’t count unless you’re registered by Monday, Feb. 9.
The voter registration deadline for the elections, which take place on March 10, is 29 days before polls open. Residents of two cities, towns, and villages in Broward County and 19 in Palm Beach County will be voting on local officials, referendums, or both. Some communities are selecting successors to long-serving mayors.
How to register
Residents can register online until 11:59 p.m. Monday, or in person at elections offices until 5 p.m. Mail-in applications will be accepted if postmarked by the deadline. Officials caution that mailed applications must be complete, as errors cannot be corrected after Feb. 9.
To register online, applicants need a Florida driver’s license or state ID and the last four digits of their Social Security number. Those without these forms must print and submit their registration by mail or in person. Registration forms are also available at elections offices, libraries, and motor vehicle offices.
Eligible voters must be at least 18 years old by Election Day, though pre-registration is allowed for those younger than 18.
Where to vote
In Broward County, elections will be held in Lauderhill and Pembroke Pines (Districts 1 and 4). Four other communities had unopposed candidates, so no elections are scheduled there.
Palm Beach County voters will head to the polls in Boynton Beach, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Greenacres, Gulf Stream, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Park, Lake Worth Beach, Loxahatchee Groves, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington, and West Palm Beach.
Those wanting to vote by mail must submit a new ballot request if they have not done so since the 2024 presidential election. Under state law, previous requests have been voided. Applicants must provide a driver’s license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
Important dates
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Register to vote: Feb. 9 — 5 p.m. in person; 11:59 p.m. online; postmarked by Feb. 9 if by mail.
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Request mail ballot: Feb. 26 — 5 p.m.
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Return mail ballots: March 10 — 7 p.m. (postmarks do not count)
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Election Day: March 10 — neighborhood polling stations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Early in-person voting is not available for these March elections.
Voters can check registration status, request ballots, and find polling locations online or by phone:
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Broward County: www.browardvotes.gov, 954-357-8683
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Palm Beach County: www.votepalmbeach.gov, 561-656-6200
