Sunrise Municipal Elections
General Information
The Mayor and four City Commissioners are elected to four-year, staggered terms on a non-partisan basis. Sunrise holds municipal elections every two years and the Mayor and City Commission are elected at large by groups: Groups A, B, C, D, and the Mayor. In January 2008, City of Sunrise voters amended the City Charter to allow for municipal elections to be held in November of even years beginning with the November 2010 election cycle.
The Sunrise City Clerk is the local supervisor of elections. Candidates for municipal office must file the appropriate forms with the City Clerk prior to opening a campaign account and to qualify for office. Elections are conducted in accordance with the provisions of Title IX, Florida Statutes, Electors and Elections (Chapters 97-106). For further information, publications and forms, please visit the Florida Division of Elections Web site or call the City Clerk's office at (954) 746-3333.
Future Elections
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| Date |
Seats Up for Election |
August 24, 2010 |
Mayor |
| November 2, 2010 |
Group C; Group D |
| November 6, 2012 |
Mayor; Group A; Group B |
Please Note: If August 24, 2010 is not a citywide election, the election for Mayor will be held on November 2, 2010.
Candidates: August 24, 2010
The following chart lists candidates that have filed candidate paperwork with the City Clerk. While the individuals listed below have announced their intention to run, they will not be official candidates until they qualify for office. The qualifying period for this election is not yet scheduled.
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Candidates: November 2, 2010
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Candidates: November 6, 2012
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Additional Information
Municipal Elections Archive
Political Signs Ordinance
Sunrise Polling Places
Voter Precinct Map
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