Elections

To learn more about running for City Commission, please watch this helpful presentation. Contact the City Clerk if you have any questions.

Click here for presentation.

Resources:
For the Florida Election Code (Chapter 97-106, Florida Statutes) click here
For the Candidate & Campaign Treasurer Handbook click here
For the Lakeland Candidate Handbook click here

City of Lakeland Qualifying week is Noon, September 15 - Noon, September 19, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Koos, City Clerk:

Kelly Koos, MMC
City Clerk, City of Lakeland
228 S. Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland 33801
863.834.6210
cityclerk@lakelandgov.net

For information from the Polk County Supervisor of Elections, visit PolkElections.com, or call the Elections Office at 863.534.5888.

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