Key Dates:
- Early Voting: October 21st to November 3rd, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- General Election Day: November 5, 2024
Presidential Candidate:
- Donald Trump – Secured the Republican nomination on March 12, 2024, with a significant majority of delegates and contests won. His running mate is JD Vance.
Senate: Rick Scott
Endorsed Candidates by Republican Party of Florida:
- District 23: Joseph “Joe” Kaufman
- District 24: Jesus Gabriel Navarro
- District 100: Chip LaMarca
Local Races and Recommendations:
- County Commission
- Herbert E. “Herb” Vargas, District 1
- City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor
Barbra Anne Stern
City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 1
John Herbst
City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 2
No Recommendation
City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 4
Kevin Cochrane
- City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor
- City of Pompano Beach Commissioner District 1
- Andrea Leigh McGee (Incumbent)
City of Pompano Beach Commissioner District 3
Tom R. McMahon
City of Pompano Beach Commissioner District 5
Grant Archer
Florida Supreme Court
Justice Meredith Sasso: Republican Appointed.
Justice Renatha Francis: Republican Appointed.
Fourth District Court of Appeal
Burton C. Conner: Republican Appointed
Jeffrey T. Kuntz: Republican Appointed.
Circuit Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit Group 18
Jessica Maureen Marra: Republican Appointed.
County Court Judge Group 10
Woody Clermont
Voting on Amendments:
- Amendment 1: Vote NO if you wish to keep school board elections nonpartisan, focusing on education over party politics and promoting community-driven, less polarized educational governance.
- Amendment 2: Vote NO to keep hunting/fishing as regulated activities, prioritizing conservation over constitutional rights, preventing potential overreach and maintaining economic stability.
- Amendment 3: Vote NO if you wish to protect against measures related to drugs, as suggested by some community members.
- Amendment 4: Vote NO if you’re against measures affecting the unborn, as per community advice.
- Amendment 5: Vote YES on Fl Amendment 5 for inflation-adjusted homestead exemption aiming for tax relief and aligning property taxes with living costs.
- Amendment 6: Vote NO if you want to keep public campaign financing, promoting fair elections, diverse candidates and reducing wealthy influence in politics.
General Voting Tips:
- Research Candidates: Even if not listed here, research candidates on your ballot, especially for local positions where endorsements might not be available.
- Find Your Polling Place: Use resources provided by the Broward Republican Party or county election office to locate your polling station for early voting or election day.
- Vote Early: Utilize the early voting period to avoid last-minute rushes.