Fort Lauderdale election results: City Commission, ballot questions and more
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Fort Lauderdale voters weighed in on several important races and local ballot questions during Tuesday's midterm elections.
Here are the results from the races and ballot measures we were watching, with all but one precinct reporting:
City Commission District 1: Former Commissioner Heather Moraitis was on to track to defeat John Rodstrom III in the race to replace John Herbst.
- She'll serve the rest of Herbst's term, which expires in November 2028.
Charter Amendment 1: Voters backed the proposal that increases the residency requirement for candidates from six months to one year and requires candidates to be registered city voters.
- It also changes when the vice mayor is selected and when elected officials take office.
Charter Amendment 2: Voters were on track to approve the proposal that would require candidates to file compliance documentation with the city clerk.
Charter Amendment 3: Voters appeared to approve the proposal that removes the city commission's authority to receive affidavits challenging candidates' qualifications or alleging city charter violations.
Charter Amendment 4: The proposal that increases notice for special meetings from six to 72 hours, except emergency meetings, was on track to succeed.
Charter Amendment 5: Voters were on track to approve the proposal that changes how classified employees select their representative on the Civil Service Board.
Charter Amendment 6: Voters appeared to reject the proposal that distinguishes between interim and acting city managers and removes outdated references to primary elections and newspaper public notice requirements.
Charter Amendment 7: Voters were on track to approve the proposal that changes rules for city property sales and leases, including the passage of a resolution that explains why a sale to a private entity would be in the city's best interest.
Charter Amendment 8: Voters backed the proposal that requires a unanimous vote to sell, transfer or lease park land for more than one year.
Charter Amendment 9: Voters were on track to approve the proposal that makes the police chief a charter position appointed by the city commission. The chief would report to the commission instead of the city manager.
Charter Amendment 10: The proposal that makes the fire chief a charter position appointed by the city commission appeared to succeed. The chief would report to the commission instead of the city manager.
House District 100: Democrat Michael Ferguson appeared to flip Broward's longtime Republican seat previously held by Chip LaMarca.
- It'd be the first time a Democrat represents the coastal district in nearly 50 years.
Congressional District 20: Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz cruised to victory in the redrawn historically Black district, according to the AP.
Congressional District 25: Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz defeated former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer in the redrawn district that stretches from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach counties, according to the AP.
School Board referendum: Broward voters approved the proposal to renew a property tax to fund teacher pay, school safety personnel and mental health professionals, unofficial election results show.