Boynton Beach, Florida Public Records

Applications must be received or postmarked at least 29 days before an election. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, Florida residency, and being at least 18 years old by the next election. Applicants need to provide a Florida driver license number or Florida ID card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number if registering by mail or in person without state-issued identification. Municipal elections in the city are non-partisan affairs held on the first Tuesday in March during odd-numbered years. The City Commission, including the mayor and four district seats, is chosen through these contests. The most recent election took place in March 2025, with the next scheduled for March 2027 for specific commission seats. Mayoral terms run two years while commission members serve three-year terms on a staggered schedule. Candidate information, local ballot measures, and campaign finance reports are available through the Supervisor of Elections website and the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Residents also participate in Palm Beach County and statewide races for state and federal offices. Polling locations can be found using the "Find My Precinct" tool at pbcelections.org, which displays the assigned location, precinct number, sample ballot, and elected representatives when an address is entered. Early voting typically begins 10 days before Election Day and continues through the Sunday prior, with extended hours including evenings and weekends at multiple county locations. The Boynton Beach Civic Center at 128 E. Ocean Avenue has served as an early voting site in recent cycles. Florida's public records law applies comprehensively to election materials. Voter registration data, including names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history showing whether someone voted but not their choices, is public and available for purchase from the Supervisor of Elections for campaign and research use. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are searchable online through the Florida Division of Elections at dos.myflorida.com/elections/candidates-committees/campaign-finance/ and at the Palm Beach County level via the Supervisor of Elections. Precinct-level results are published after each election at pbcelections.org with detailed breakdowns by race and geography. Local turnout mirrored county averages with strong participation across precincts. Florida voters, including those in the city, will decide the Governor's race (Ron DeSantis is term-limited), all Cabinet positions including Attorney General and Chief Financial Officer, all Florida State Senate seats in even-numbered districts (20 of 40 seats), all 120 Florida State House seats, and Palm Beach County Constitutional Officers including Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk & Comptroller, and Supervisor of Elections. No U.S. Residents will also vote on any city ballot measures or referendums placed by the City Commission. Vote-by-mail ballots are available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Requests can be submitted online at pbcelections.org, by phone at 561-656-6200, by email, or in person. Each request remains valid for two general election cycles. Completed ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day through mail (received by Election Day, postmarks do not count), at any early voting site during early voting hours, at any polling place on Election Day, or in secure drop boxes located throughout Palm Beach County. In-person voters must present identification such as a Florida driver license, state ID, U.S. Passport, military ID, or other government-issued photo ID as required by Florida law.