Election results for the 2025 City of Lake Wales Municipal Election - Mayor / Commission Seat 1:
Mayor Jack Hilligoss: 1,390 votes, 61%
Curtis Gibson: 890 votes, 39%
Lake Wales Charter Amendment
1,570, 75% In favor
513, 25% Against
This amendment provides that a candidate for mayor or commissioner receive a majority of votes to be elected. If no candidate receives a majority (more than 50%) of the votes cast, then a run-off election will be held. Once adopted, this change would go into effect for the 2026 election.