Parkland, Florida Public Records

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and Florida residents, at least 18 by election day, and able to provide a Florida driver license or state ID number - or the last four digits of a Social Security number if no Florida ID exists. First-time voters who register by mail may need to show identification when casting their ballot. Municipal elections in Parkland determine City Commission seats, with commissioners serving staggered four-year terms. The five-member commission includes a separately elected Mayor. These elections typically occur in March during odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, and so on), with three seats contested in one cycle and two in the next Candidate information, campaign finance reports, and local ballot measures specific to the city appear on parklandfl.gov/elections and through the Broward Supervisor of Elections website. All residents also participate in county, state, and federal elections held on the regular November general election schedule. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting browardsoe.org and using the "Find My Precinct" tool, which requires entering a home address. The site returns the voter's precinct number, polling location with address and map, a sample ballot, and nearby early voting sites. Early voting in Broward County typically runs 10-14 days before Election Day at designated locations throughout the area, including sites in Coral Springs and other communities close to Parkland. Specific locations and hours appear at browardsoe.org/earlyvoting. Florida public records law ensures broad access to election information. Voter registration lists can be purchased - primarily by campaigns and political committees - through the Supervisor of Elections. Campaign finance reports for candidates seeking municipal, county, state, and federal office are searchable online at dos.myflorida.com/elections/candidates-committees for state races, and through the Broward Supervisor of Elections for local contests. Candidate qualifying documents, petition signatures, and financial disclosures are all public records. Precinct-level results appear on browardsoe.org shortly after polls close, with detailed breakdowns showing early voting, Election Day, and vote-by-mail totals. 25 million registered voters, yielding turnout near 65%. Candidate filing begins in April through June 2026. Florida offers vote-by-mail ballots to any registered voter who requests one - no excuse required. Requests can be submitted online at browardsoe.org, by phone at 954-357-7050, by email, or in writing. Each request remains valid through the end of the calendar year following the second general election after the request, so a 2025 request stays active through December 31, 2026. Voted ballots must reach the Supervisor of Elections office by 7:00 PM on Election Day to count; postmarks don't matter. Voters can track their mail ballot status online through the Supervisor's website to confirm receipt and tabulation.