Surprise! All Vote-by-Mail Ballot (VBM) applications made for the 2024 election were deleted at midnight on December 31, 2024. This was not a nefarious act, but is required by law.

 

So, the most important item on your 2025 to-do list should be to request mail-in ballots from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office. You can do so online at https://browardvotes.gov/ or by calling 954-357-7055.

 

Why so soon? Elections are scheduled for Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Sea Ranch Lakes on March 11, 2025. And there’s always the possibility that other local, county or statewide races could require elections if someone resigns or dies in office.

 

For the municipal elections being held in March, there is NO early voting. Registered voters may only vote by mail or in person on Election Day. The last day to register to vote is February 10th. Applications for early voting for this election must be made by 5:00 p.m. on February 27th.

 

The first of the year is typically a time when people move, both within and across counties. If you are already registered to vote in Florida or Broward County, be sure to update your voter registration file with your new address. It’s easy to do so online at https://browardvotes.gov and click on “Voter Information.”

 

Happy new year!