UPDATE: Although an official with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Election's Office stated there would not be a runoff for Pahokee, this was incorrect.

PALM BEACH COUNTY – Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay voters cast their ballots in city commission races on March 19.

 In the Belle Glade Commission Seat C race, Joaquin Almazan received 969 votes to defeat Robert Mitchell, who received 358 votes.

In the Belle Glade Commission Seat D race, Tequella Collins received 957 votes to defeat Mary Ross Wilkerson, who received 382 votes.

In the Pahokee Commission Group 1 race, Everett McPherson Sr. received 220 votes; Monique Gordon received 173 votes; and, Juan “Johnny” Gonzalez received 140 votes.

In the Pahokee Commission Group 2 race, Sara Perez received 194 votes; Sanquetta Cowan-Williams received 186 votes; and, Tiana Mitchell received 151 votes.

A runoff election will be held April 2.

The City of Pahokee had three questions on the ballot.

Question 1: “Shall the City of Pahokee’s Charter be amended to add the city attorney as an additional charter officer?”  The question received 266 "yes" votes and 235 "no" votes.

Question 2: “Shall Section 4.02 of the City of Pahokee’s Charter be amended to require that all candidates for Mayor and City Commissioner reside within the city limits for at least one year prior to qualifying; continuously reside within the city after elections to office and require the presentation of certain documents as proof of residency prior to qualifying?” This passed with 436 voting "yes," and 66 voting "no."

Question 3 was: "Shall Section 5.02 of the City of Pahokee’s Charter be amended to require newly elected officials of the City Commission be sworn into office at the beginning of the next properly noticed city commission meeting following official certification of election results?" The question received 408"yes" votes and 44 "no" votes.

 In the South Bay Commission Seat 4 race, Barbara King received 254 votes defeating Betty Hicks Barnard who received 145 votes.