Longwood Sets Nov. 3 Election for District 3, 5 Seats | The Locally Times
Longwood schedules a Nov. 3, 2026, election for commission Districts 3 and 5; public records do not yet name candidates or detail key issues.
The City of Longwood will hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to fill the City Commission seats for Districts 3 and 5, according to a public notice. The election gives residents in those districts the power to select local legislators who decide city budgets, land use, and public services. ## Candidate and Issue Details Not Yet Public While the election date is set, public records do not yet provide further details. The city's notice does not name the current commissioners for Districts 3 and 5 or state if they will seek re-election. Information on new candidates who have filed to run is also not yet available. Key details such as voter registration deadlines, specific polling locations, and the central policy issues of the campaigns have not been released. ## Regional Governance in Focus The Longwood election announcement joins other recent municipal actions across Central Florida. In the Town of Lady Lake, officials scheduled a Special Election for March 24, 2026, to fill the unexpired term for the Town Commission's Ward 2 seat following the death of Commissioner John Gourlie. In Winter Garden, a city notice indicates its School Zone Camera Safety Program began issuing $100 civil citations for speeding on March 25, 2026, at Esteem Academy, with similar enforcement starting April 1, 2026, at Whispering Oak Elementary School. Separately, the city offered a Utility Bill Assistance Program for Low Income Seniors, providing up to a 90% reduction on base utility charges; the application period for bills from May 2026 through April 2027 closed on May 1, 2026. Other municipalities focused on civic engagement. The City of Lake Mary offered an 11-week Public Safety Citizens Academy for residents and business owners, which ran from March 4 to May 13, 2026, to provide insight into its police and fire departments. ## Next Steps for Voters The next key date for residents of Longwood’s Districts 3 and 5 is the candidate qualifying deadline, after which the city will release an official list of who will be on the November ballot. Following the qualification period, campaign finance records showing donor information will become public. Public forums and debates will likely be scheduled, offering voters a chance to hear candidates discuss their positions on local issues.