Boca Raton Voters to Decide Mayor, Council Seats, $175M Police HQ Bond

March 10 municipal election includes key city leadership and development questions.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Boca Raton's upcoming municipal election on March 10, 2026 will feature contests for mayor and three City Council seats, as well as two referendum questions - one on a $175 million bond for a new police headquarters, and another on a proposed downtown development project.

Why it matters

This election will shape the leadership and direction of Boca Raton for years to come, with major decisions on public safety infrastructure and downtown redevelopment on the ballot. Voter turnout and the outcomes of these races and referendums will have significant impacts on the city's future.

The details

The mayoral race features three candidates: Mike Liebelson, Fran Nachlas, and Andy Thomson. For the three City Council seats, the candidates are: Seat A - Bernard Korn, Christen Ritchey, Michelle Grau; Seat B - Meredith Madsen, Marc Wigder, Jon Pearlman; Seat D - Robert S. Weinroth, Stacy Sipple, Larry Cellon. The $175 million bond question would finance a new police headquarters and public safety facilities, while the second referendum concerns approving agreements for a proposed downtown development project including residential, retail, office and hotel uses.

  • The municipal election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • The City Council adopted the resolutions calling for the two referendum questions in September and December 2025.

The players

Mike Liebelson

A candidate for mayor of Boca Raton.

Fran Nachlas

A candidate for mayor of Boca Raton.

Andy Thomson

A candidate for mayor of Boca Raton.

Boca Raton City Center, LLC

The developer behind the proposed downtown development project.

Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections

The office responsible for administering the municipal election and providing voting information to residents.

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What’s next

The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections will provide key deadlines and information for voter registration and casting ballots in the March 10 municipal election.

The takeaway

Boca Raton residents have an important opportunity to choose their city's leadership and weigh in on significant infrastructure and development plans that will impact the community for years to come. Voter engagement and turnout will be crucial in shaping the city's future.