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Elections How do I run for City Council? City elections are held in November of each year with a term of two years. Districts 1, 2 and 4 are elected in even numbered years and Districts 3 and 5 are elected in odd numbered years. To qualify for candidacy, you must reside within the district you wish to represent six months prior to the election and throughout the term, must be a qualified elector of the City and shall hold no other compensated public office other than notary public or member of the National Guard or armed forces reserve. Qualifying for candidacy occurs in June of each year. Qualifying requires a petition signed by at least 25 and not more than 50 registered voters residing within the district the candidate is seeking to represent. Various forms required by the State of Florida are also required. A candidate’s packet including these forms and petition is provided to any interested person at the City Clerk's Office. When candidate packages are available, a press release is issued to notify the public. Once qualified as a candidate, all Federal, State and Local election laws must be adhered to. If three or more candidates exist for any one district seat, a primary election is held in August, nine weeks prior to the general election. The two candidates with the most votes from the primary advance on to the general election in November. If a candidate is unopposed after the qualifying period ends, such candidate shall be deemed to have been elected as of the date of the election. For further information contact the City Clerk’s Office at (941) 575-3369 or via E-mail at pgclerk@ci.punta-gorda.fl.us City Hall
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