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2026 Broward County Commission primary election

Election Date:August 25, 2026Register by:August 4, 2026
Current holder:Barbara Sharief(Democratic)

The 2026 Broward County Commission primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to nominate candidates for seats on the Broward County Commission. This nonpartisan primary determines which candidates advance to the general election for county commission districts, with voters selecting representatives responsible for local governance, budgeting, and policy in Florida’s second-most populous county.

About This Race

The 2026 Broward County Commission primary election will be held on August 25, 2026, to nominate candidates for seats on the Broward County Commission. This nonpartisan primary determines which candidates advance to the general election for county commission districts, with voters selecting representatives responsible for local governance, budgeting, and policy in Florida’s second-most populous county.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
August 25, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 4, 2026
Early Voting Starts
August 11, 2026
Early Voting Ends
August 24, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Florida, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and registered to vote by the deadline. Voters can cast ballots in person during early voting or on Election Day at their assigned polling place, or request a vote-by-mail ballot; acceptable photo ID includes a Florida driver’s license, state ID card, or U.S. passport.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Barbara Sharief

Broward County Commission District 8

Biography

Barbara Sharief is a former Broward County Mayor and longtime public servant who has served on the County Commission since 2012. She is seeking re-election to continue her work on economic development, infrastructure, and equitable access to county resources in District 8, which includes parts of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Southwest Ranches.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Christopher Smith

Broward County Commission District 8

Biography

Christopher Smith is a community organizer and small business owner from Miramar who is challenging incumbent Barbara Sharief. He is running on a platform of increasing transparency in county government, expanding affordable housing, and improving public safety through community-based initiatives in District 8.

Campaign Website

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