City Elections

2024 City Council Elections - Link to Listing of  Announced 

The City of Cape Coral will hold Elections in 2024 for Council Members in Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7.  This is a non-partisan election.

All candidates must be 1) a registered elector of the City; 2) a permanent resident of the City;  3) a continuous, full-time resident of the City for the entire calendar year preceding his/her qualification for office;  and  4) Candidates for Council Member must also reside in their respective Districts.   

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

UPDATED 3/12/24.  When and how do I announce my candidacy?  Please reach out to the Lee County Elections at 239-533-8683 if you are ready to announce your candidacy.   You may announce your candidacy at any time.  VERY IMPORTANT:  Prior to accepting any contributions or spending any funds on the campaign, forms called the DS-DE 9 and the DS-DE 84 must be completed and properly filed.    Here is a link to access the most current version of these forms:  https://dos.fl.gov/elections/forms-publications/forms/

2.  Can I have a copy of the City Charter to review the requirements?  Yes, here a link to our City Charter, candidate qualifications are located in Article 4:  City Charter 

3.  Will I have to file a Form 6? (Updated 1/29/24)
Yes, the Form 6 Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interest for 2023 is a required step during qualification.  The Form 6 must be filed electronically with the Florida Commission on Ethics.  This may take time to set up an online account.  UPDATED:  4/5/24 - Note:  at qualification, a printed copy of the "Form 6, Verification, and Receipt of Filing" must be turned in, or a printed copy of the completed disclosure.    Form 6 Informational Link

4.  When is qualification?   
QUALIFICATION DATES:  To have your name placed on the 2024 Election Ballot, required documentation and fees are collected during the following dates:  
NOON, June 10, 2024 through NOON, June 14, 2024  

5.  How much does it cost to qualify for City Council Member?   
Election Assessment - Each person seeking to qualify for election to a municipal office shall pay, at the time of qualifying, an election assessment equal to one percent (1%) of the annual salary of the office sought.   Candidates for City Council (except Mayor) will be assessed Four Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Nineteen Cents ($419.19) plus the $100.00 filing fee per City Charter.  The total cost for qualifying is $519.19.  

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