General Election Information


The Office of the City Clerk administers the City elections. 

The Mayor and six City Commissioners are elected to four-year, staggered terms on a non-partisan basis. Hollywood holds municipal elections every two years and the City Commission are elected by Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the Mayor is elected at large.

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); Article III of the City Charter; and Chapter 31 of the City Code of Ordinances. For further information, publications and forms, please contact the City Clerk at 954.921.3211.

Seats Up for Election

 
November 3, 2020 - Mayor, Commissioners Districts 2, 4 and 6.
November 2022 - Commissioners Districts 1, 3 and 5.

Qualifying Information


Qualifying papers will be available from the Office of the City Clerk starting on Monday, May 18, 2020. Please contact this office at 954.921.3211 to set up an appointment.

The qualifying period starts at noon, Monday, June 8, 2020 and ends at noon, Friday, June 12, 2020. The last date to return qualifying papers and appropriate payment drawn from your Campaign Account to the City Clerk’s Office is noon on Friday, June 12, 2020. We are located at 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Room 221, Hollywood, FL 33020, by email pcerny@hollywoodfl.org. 
 
If you have any questions please contact Patricia Cerny, City Clerk, at 954.921.3211 or email pcerny@hollywoodfl.org. 
    
City of Hollywood Administrative Policy No. AP-20-005 Placement of Political Campaign Signs on City Property During Early Voting and Elections.


Broward County Supervisor Of Elections


For information on voting precincts or on how to register to vote, please contact the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office at 954.357.7050.

Vote By Mail (Absentee) ballots for the City of Hollywood, Florida, General Municipal Election may be obtained from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, or by calling 954-357-7055. All absentee ballots must be returned no later than 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.