When is the Polk City municipal election?

The municipal election is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

How can I qualify as a candidate?

Candidates must submit qualifying papers and fees between February 16 and February 19, 2026.

What are the qualifying requirements for candidates?

Candidates must be qualified electors and residents of Polk City for at least six months.

Polk City will hold a municipal election on April 7, 2026.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Feb 9, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Lakeland
Address: 123 Broadway Blvd., SE, Polk City, Florida

What You Should Do Next

1
Prepare Qualifying Papers
Gather necessary documents to submit qualifying papers before the deadline.
2
Submit Fees
Pay the qualifying and election assessment fees during the qualifying period.
3
Contact City Clerk
For more information, call the City Clerk's office at 863-984-1375, ext. 237.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Polk City municipal election?: The municipal election is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
How can I qualify as a candidate?: Candidates must submit qualifying papers and fees between February 16 and February 19, 2026.
What are the qualifying requirements for candidates?: Candidates must be qualified electors and residents of Polk City for at least six months.

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Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF POLK CITY
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with Section 100.021, Florida Statutes, Polk City in Polk County, Florida, will hold a Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The following seats are up for a four-year term: District 1, and
District 3.
The following seats are up for a two-year term to fulfill an unexpired term of 2028: District 2, and the At Large Seat, which is District 5
Qualifying begins at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Candidates must submit qualifying papers and pay qualifying fees and election assessment fees during this period at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 123 Broadway Blvd., SE in Polk City.
Candidates shall be qualified electors of Polk City, and all candidates shall have continuously been residents of the City of Polk City for a period of six (6) months.
Please contact the City Manager/Clerks office at 863-984-1375, ext. 237 for more information, or the Assistant City Manager at 863-984-1375, ext. 238.
Patricia Jackson
City Manager/City Clerk
City of Polk City
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