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Polk County Announces Key Dates for 2025 Municipal Elections Polk County, FL – The Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Melony Bell, has announced important dates for the upcoming 2025 Municipal Elections for the cities of Auburndale, Fort Meade, Lakeland, and Winter Haven. Election Day will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Candidate Qualifying for those seeking municipal office will begin Monday, September 15 at 12:00 PM and end Friday, September 19 at 12:00 PM. Interested candidates must file with their respective city clerk during this period. Additional information, including city clerk contact details, is available on each city’s official website: Auburndale: auburndalefl.com/city-clerk Fort Meade: cityoffortmeade.com Lakeland: lakelandgov.net Winter Haven: mywinterhaven.com Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, October 7. Voters are encouraged to register early to avoid last-minute issues. Vote-by-Mail Requests must be received by Thursday, October 23. Walk-In Early Voting will be available Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the following locations: Bartow Headquarters: 250 S. Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 Winter Haven Operations Center: 70 Florida Citrus Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880 Polk County Government Center: 930 E. Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801 Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell reminds all residents: “Municipal elections are an important opportunity to shape your local community. Make a plan to vote and ensure your voice is heard on November 4.” For more information about the 2025 Municipal Elections, including voting requirements, early voting details, and polling locations, visit PolkElections.gov or call (863) 534-5888.
Polk County Announces Key Dates for 2025 Municipal Elections
Polk County, FL – The Polk County Supervisor of Elections, Melony Bell, has announced important dates for the upcoming 2025 Municipal Elections for the cities of Auburndale, Fort Meade, Lakeland, and Winter Haven.
Election Day will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Candidate Qualifying for those seeking municipal office will begin Monday, September 15 at 12:00 PM and end Friday, September 19 at 12:00 PM. Interested candidates must file with their respective city clerk during this period. Additional information, including city clerk contact details, is available on each city’s official website:
Auburndale: auburndalefl.com/city-clerk
Fort Meade: cityoffortmeade.com
Lakeland: lakelandgov.net
Winter Haven: mywinterhaven.com
Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, October 7. Voters are encouraged to register early to avoid last-minute issues.
Vote-by-Mail Requests must be received by Thursday, October 23.
Walk-In Early Voting will be available Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the following locations:
Bartow Headquarters: 250 S. Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
Winter Haven Operations Center: 70 Florida Citrus Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Government Center: 930 E. Parker St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Supervisor of Elections Melony Bell reminds all residents:
“Municipal elections are an important opportunity to shape your local community. Make a plan to vote and ensure your voice is heard on November 4.”
For more information about the 2025 Municipal Elections, including voting requirements, early voting details, and polling locations, visit PolkElections.gov or call (863) 534-5888.