March 2026 Election Information

🔢  Surfside General Municipal and Special Elections Unofficial Voter Count 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

 

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Office of Town Mayor Candidates 

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• Mark Blumstein
• Shlomo Danzinger
• Tina Paul
  

Office of Town Commission Candidates 

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• Donna Benmergui
• Yonathan Berdugo
• William Blumenkranz
• Aharon Brisk Not Qualified
• Jocelyn Kinzer
• Fred Landsman
• Andrea Travani
• Gerardo Vildostegui
• Dovid Weingot
  

Candidate Financial Information

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Ballot Questions

1. Requiring Vote of Four of Five Town Commissioners to Change Floor Area Ratio Regulations

Shall the Charter be amended to require a vote of four of the five Town commissioners to make any changes to the Town’s zoning code affecting Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for all detached single-family homes in the H30A and H30B districts and, if this amendment is approved, require a vote of four of the five Town commissioners and approval of 60% of the votes cast by referendum to amend or repeal this amendment?

Yes [  ]

No  [  ]

 

Explanation: A “Yes” vote means that any future changes to Floor Area Ratio (FAR) regulations for detached single-family homes in the H30A and H30B zoning districts would require approval from at least four of the five Town Commissioners. In addition, changing or repealing this Charter provision in the future would require both a four-fifths vote of the Town Commission and approval by at least 60% of voters in a referendum. A “No” vote means changes to FAR regulations would continue to be decided by a majority vote of the Town Commission, which is the status quo.

 

2. Changing General and Runoff Election Dates Starting in November 2028

Shall the Charter be amended to change Surfside’s general election date from March to November in even-numbered years, and any runoff to the second Tuesday of the following month, and extending, one-time only, the terms of officials elected in 2026 to November 2028?

 

Yes [  ]

No  [  ]

 

Explanation: A “Yes” vote means the Town’s general municipal elections would move from March to November in even-numbered years beginning in 2028, with any runoff election held on the second Tuesday of the following month. This change would also extend, one time only, the terms of officials elected in 2026 so they end in November 2028. A “No” vote means municipal elections would continue to be held in March, with runoff elections and elected officials’ terms remaining unchanged.

MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM

Race: Office of the Mayor
When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue
🎥 WATCH LIVE HERE: March 3, 6:30 p.m., Mayoral Candidates Forum

 

COMMISSION CANDIDATE FORUM 

Race: Office of the Town Commission
When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time:  6:00 p.m. 
Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue
🎥  WATCH LIVE HERE: March 5, 6 p.m., Commission Candidates' Forum

 

CLEAN CLASS CAMPAIGN

When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
Time:  6:00 p.m. 
Where: Town Hall Commission Chambers, 9293 Harding Avenue
🎥   WATCH: CLEAN CLASS CAMPAIGN 2025 

 

To Become a Candidate

To become a candidate, the following documents must be filed with the Town of Surfside Town Clerk PRIOR to opening a campaign account, receiving contributions, or making any expenditures:

DS-DE 9 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates: DS-DE 9 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates(PDF, 40KB)

• Must be filed prior to opening the campaign account and prior to accepting contributions or making expenditures on the person's behalf.
  
• A candidate may be his / her campaign treasurer or deputy treasurer, but anyone designated must also be a registered voter of the State of Florida.
  
• Your campaign depository must be a bank, savings and loan association or credit union authorized to do business in the State of Florida. The campaign account must be separate from any personal or business accounts.
  
• All monetary contributions must be deposited in the campaign account within five (5) business days of receipt.
  
• Only the campaign treasurer or the deputy campaign treasurer may sign campaign expenditure checks.
  

DS-DE 84 Statement of Candidate: DS-DE 84 Statement of Candidate(PDF, 17KB)

• This form states that the candidate has been provided access to read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, F.S.

AFTER filing the appropriate paperwork with the Town Clerk, candidates may then open a campaign account and begin to accept contributions and make expenditures.

Qualify to be Placed on the Ballot

Running for Office in the Town of Surfside

If you are seeking to run for office in the Town of Surfside, below, please find a listing of the documents you will need:

• DS-DE 9 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates(PDF, 40KB) - (if not already on file)
• DS-DE 84 Statement of Candidate(PDF, 17KB) - (if not already on file)
• DS-DE 302 NP Candidate Oath (PDF, 216KB)
• Nominating Petition for Mayor or Commissioner – Petition must be sign by no less than twenty-five qualified electors.
• Sworn Statement of Qualification - 2026 
• Voluntary Declaration and Statement of Fair Campaign Practices (PDF, 56KB)
• FORM 1 Statement of Financial Interests - Effective January 1, 2024, elected members of the governing body of a municipality, as well as candidates for such offices, will be required to file an annual Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) ELECTRONICALLY via the Florida Commission on Ethics Website: Electronic Financial Disclosure Management System  If you have an annual filing requirement AND are running for office, you will complete your disclosure in EFDMS and submit your filing electronically to the Commission, then print a copy of your disclosure to file with your Qualifying Officer or print a verification/receipt of efiling your form.  If you are a Candidate who does not currently hold an office or other position requiring disclosure, you will complete your disclosure in EFDMS via the “I am a Candidate” link and print it for filing with your Qualifying Officer.  You will not submit your disclosure to the Commission electronically.
• 2026 Election Reporting Dates

Qualifying Fee - In accordance with the Town Charter, a fee in the amount of $25.00, payable to the Town of Surfside, from the Candidate's Campaign Account must be submitted.

Qualifying Period

Candidates shall qualify with the Town Clerk between January 12, 2026, and no later than 12:00 noon on February 2, 2026.

Please be advised that if you intend to seek election to the Mayor or Commissioners office, be sure to arrive at the office of the Town Clerk with the necessary completed qualifying papers and fees in a sufficient period of time before the 12:00 p.m. expiration of the qualifying period so that your qualifying papers may be timely filed with the Town Clerk prior to the end of the qualifying period.

NOTE: The qualifying period takes place during regular business hours (Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). No documentation will be accepted after business hours, or after the qualifying period has ended.

Below are some more informational resources:

• Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook
  (PDF, 1MB)
• A Compilation of The Election Laws of the State of Florida
  (PDF, 2MB)
• Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
  

For a complete listing of all forms required to qualify for office, please visit the Florida Division of Elections.

Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections