Special Election for District 1 Commissioner
Summary
With Commissioner Herbst stepping down effective November 2, the commission agreed to a special election on November 3 to fill the District 1 seat, with a walk-on resolution that evening.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
A special election carries added election costs; no figure was provided.
District 1 voters, who will choose their commissioner at the ballot box.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Fort Lauderdale voters choose Moraitis as new District 1 commissioner after Herbst steps down
Fort Lauderdale voters choose Moraitis as new District 1 commissioner after Herbst steps down Sun Sentinel
City Commission (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026
A resolution amending the call for the November 3, 2026, special municipal election for Commission District 1 and establishing a qualifying period was on the consent agenda.
Heather Moraitis files to run for former Fort Lauderdale Commission seat after surprise resignation
Heather Moraitis files to run for former Fort Lauderdale Commission seat after surprise resignation Florida Politics
City Commission Conference and Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting - May 5, 2026
With Commissioner Herbst stepping down effective November 2, the commission agreed to a special election on November 3 to fill the District 1 seat, with a walk-on resolution that evening.
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