LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
Lee County voters have approved a county charter amendment to limit elected constitutional officers to three consecutive four-year terms, with the change set to take effect in November 2026.
The measure applies to the sheriff, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, clerk of the circuit court, and tax collector.
According to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections Office, about 86% (240,458 voters) voted in favor of the amendment, while almost 14% voted against it.
The amendment specifies that no term in office already in progress as of November 2026 will count toward the three-term limit.
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