Run for office in Broward County, FL.

Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections.

Broward County has 33 county-level races on the upcoming ballot, with the nearest filing deadline on April 24, 2026. There are also 7 school board and local district races open to Broward County residents.

School board & local district races

About these offices

The Soil and Water District Board, or Water Improvement District Board, is responsible for overseeing soil and watersheds within the district, and making plans and proposals to maintain and improve their quality.

The Broward County School Board is elected to oversee the public schools in Broward County. Seven of the Commissioners hail from districts, and two seats (8 and 9) are elected at-large. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida's first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has over 271,000 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 236 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 101 charter schools.

Broward County races

Office Election date Filing deadline
Broward County Court Judge - Group 31 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Broward County Court Judge - Group 11 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Broward County Court Judge - Group 18 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Broward County Court Judge - Group 22 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Broward County Court Judge - Group 27 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Broward County Commission - District 8 Nov 3, 2026 Jun 12, 2026
Broward County Court Judge - Group 28 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 1 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 12 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 13 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 14 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 15 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 2 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 20 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 21 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 26 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Broward County Circuit Court Clerk Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Broward County Property Appraiser Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Broward County Sheriff Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Broward County Supervisor of Elections Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Broward County Court Judge - Group 5 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 6 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Seat 9 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 10 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 16 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 17 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 19 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 23 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 24 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 25 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 29 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 30 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Broward County Court Judge - Group 32 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030

About these offices

County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.

The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

The County Director of Elections is responsible for organizing and managing county elections.

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