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1. Who can become a Candidate?

A candidate must be a voting citizen in good standing in Broward County.  More specifically...

1. To qualify as a mayoral candidate, the citizen must have been a resident of the City of Pembroke Pines for at least 180 days immediately and continuously prior to qualifying for office.
2. To run as a candidate for a commission district seat, the citizen must resided within their designated election district for at least 180 days immediately and continuously prior to qualifying for elective office.

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2. What forms are needed?

The following list of forms pertain to candidates filing to run for a seat in the City of Pembroke Pines. Copies of all forms and full instructions for filling them out can be found on the City Clerk Elections website. 

• Letter of Intent to Run
• DS-DE 84: Statement of Candidate
• DS-DE 9: Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository

 Please contact the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office for information on filing to become a county candidate.

3. When do I announce my candidacy?

• Must file Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE 9) with the City Clerk's office before any contributions are accepted or expenditures are made or petition signatures gathered;
  
  
• Must file a Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE 84) within ten (10) days of filing the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository;