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Bonita Springs holds its municipal officer elections every two years. The next elections are scheduled for 2024, when voters will choose the Mayor and Council Members for seats 2, 4, and 6. These elections now coincide with state and federal elections, taking place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. This change came with City Council Ordinance 19-02 in 2019.
Candidates must meet Florida law and City Charter requirements, including residency proof and the submission of necessary documents and fees. The candidate qualifying period ended on June 14, 2024.
The City Clerk has confirmed that all candidates have met the requirements and their names have been sent to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections to appear on the ballot. According to the City Charter, the candidate with the most votes in each contest will win.