Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

North Lauderdale Mayor Election 2026

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The candidates

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Mayor · 1 seat

Samson BorgelinIncumbentMayor of North Lauderdale since 2022 and an ordained minister. Elected District D Commissioner in 2016.9sourced
Tosha ChambersCandidate for mayor of North Lauderdale who qualified with the City Clerk on June 12, 2026.2sourced
Willnae LaCroixAttorney and founder of The Legal Connection law firm, which handles family law, personal injury and probate.3sourced

Every North Lauderdale voter picks one candidate for Mayor, who is elected citywide. The District A and District B commission seats are not on the ballot because those incumbents were re-elected with no opposition.

2 notes on these statements

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections list shows five North Lauderdale questions (Questions 1 to 5, each Yes or No) on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot in addition to the Mayor contest. Broward County Supervisor of Elections

Commissioners Regina Martin and Dee Lewis-Ricketts hold District C and District D seats that are not on this ballot; their terms are listed as 2024-2028. City of North Lauderdale

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Mario BustamanteDistrict B Commissioner and Vice Mayor who owns a construction company. Moved to North Lauderdale in 1988.4sourced Luke LewisCommissioner, District A; re-elected with no opposition in 20264sourced Dee Lewis-RickettsCommissioner, District D; term 2024-20284sourced Regina MartinCommissioner, District C; term 2024-20284sourced

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesCity budget and spending, Help for homeowners, Youth programs Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline (book closing)

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

City budget and spending

Where it standsThe agenda for the Sept. 14, 2026 commission meeting listed the first public hearing of the city budget.

What's on the tableHow the city sets next year's budget and how closely it reviews spending.

The City Commission meeting of Sept. 14, 2026 is listed as including the first public hearing of the budget. City of North Lauderdale
The commission's July 14, 2026 agenda included a presentation titled FY27 Budget Overview. City of North Lauderdale · Jul 14, 2026
On June 9, 2026 the commission reached consensus to direct the city manager to plan town hall meetings about the new property tax changes. City of North Lauderdale · Jun 9, 2026
On March 31, 2026 the commission voted 4-1 to approve a $72,000 media and strategic relations agreement. City of North Lauderdale · Mar 31, 2026

Help for homeowners

Where it standsThe city runs a lien mitigation program for code enforcement liens, and the mayor's office lists several homeowner repair programs.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city expands or changes its homeowner assistance programs.

The city's Lien Mitigation Program lets a party apply to reduce daily fines or penalty fees on a code enforcement lien, with a $250 non-refundable application fee. City of North Lauderdale
The mayor's city page lists a Mayor's Lien Clemency Program, a Home Minor Repairs Program and a Roofing and Window/Doors Replacement Program. City of North Lauderdale

Youth programs

Where it standsThe city runs scholarship and youth programs, and in June 2026 the mayor asked for a status report on a students and youth opportunities initiative.

What's on the tableHow much the city invests in youth programs and job pathways.

In 2026 the city offered five $1,000 academic scholarships funded by a $5,000 donation from Waste Management. City of North Lauderdale · May 26, 2026
On June 9, 2026 the mayor asked the city manager for a status update on a students and youth opportunities initiative covering jobs, internships and sports. City of North Lauderdale · Jun 9, 2026

Flooding and infrastructure

Where it standsThe city has bid out construction of the C-14 Pump Station, a stormwater project.

What's on the tableHow the city funds and prioritizes stormwater and other infrastructure projects.

The Florida House lists HB 3763 (2021) as an appropriation for the North Lauderdale C-14 Pump Station Phase 1. Florida House
The city's procurement page lists ITB 25-PW-007, Construction of the C-14 Pump Station. City of North Lauderdale

Law enforcement contract

Where it standsThe July 14, 2026 commission agenda listed a renewal agreement with the Broward Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services.

What's on the tableWhether the city keeps contracting with the Broward Sheriff's Office for police services and on what terms.

The July 14, 2026 agenda item covered an agreement with the Broward Sheriff's Office from Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2030, at a FY27 cost of $17,956,208. City of North Lauderdale · Jul 14, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. How should North Lauderdale review its own spending?
2. What should the city do with its homeowner assistance programs?
3. How should the city invest in young residents?
4. How should the city provide police services?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots start going out to domestic voters (mailing window Sept. 24 to Oct. 1)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsSep 24, 2026
Voter registration deadline (book closing)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 5, 2026
Early voting begins (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Nov. 1)Broward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 19, 2026
Last day to request a mailed ballotBroward County Supervisor of ElectionsOct 22, 2026
Election DayBroward County Supervisor of ElectionsNov 3, 2026

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Mario Bustamante, Luke Lewis, Dee Lewis-Ricketts, Regina Martin1 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The City Commission is composed of a Mayor and four Commissioners, all elected to four-year staggered terms. City of North Lauderdale
The city is divided into four commission districts (A, B, C and D) with one Commissioner in each; the Mayor is elected citywide. City of North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale holds its city elections in November of even-numbered years. City of North Lauderdale
The commission's term listing shows Mayor Samson Borgelin's current term as 2022-2026. City of North Lauderdale
The Mayor is recorded in the minutes voting on roll calls alongside the four commissioners. City of North Lauderdale · Jun 9, 2026

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