Turnout exceeds expectations, but still falls short of typical mayoral election years.
Tag: election
Posted inPolitics
City Commission: Troutman Sails to Victory, Musick Wins Re-Election
Strong fundraising and deep community ties helped Troutman clinch 70.2% of the vote.
Posted inPolitics
Madam Mayor: McCarley Captures Decisive Win in Four-Way Race
Armed with record fundraising and broad support, McCarley becomes the first woman elected mayor in Lakeland’s history.
Posted inVoter Guide
2025 Voting: When, Where, How
To be able to vote in the upcoming city elections, you must be registered to vote by Oct 6. Find your sample ballot, early voting and polling place information.
Posted inVoter Guide
Know Before You Vote: Three Charter Amendments and What They Mean
Questions on the Nov. 6 ballot include redrawing City Commission districts and changing term limits for elected officials.
Posted inCity Hall
Lakeland Candidates Face Voters in First Forum before Nov. 4 Election
Four candidates for mayor and four aspiring commissioners fielded questions about growth, housing and transportation.
Posted inPolitics
Lakeland Candidate Forum Aims to Engage Voters and Boost Past ‘Abysmal’ Turnout
Mayoral and commission hopefuls will field voter questions Thursday at the Coleman-Bush Building.
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Don Burns Has Withdrawn from the Race for Lakeland City Commission
Burns is no longer running to represent District B Northeast, leaving Terry Coney unopposed for now.