Broward Election Chief Demands PAC Stop Using His Face on Fliers

Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott has issued a cease-and-desist order to a political action committee over fliers that use his name, photo, and official title to suggest he supports particular candidates. The materials are circulating in Broward County, with heavy distribution reported in Tamarac. The timing creates a conflict just days before the November 3 midterm elections.

Scott stated that the PAC is using his identity on political propaganda being handed out in local communities. He described the group as known for distributing misleading materials. The fliers create the impression that the elections chief is endorsing specific candidates. Scott said this raises concerns about the impartiality of his office. He is prepared to take legal action if the distribution does not stop.

Volunteers and candidates at polling sites in Tamarac expressed frustration over the situation. One volunteer called the practice completely unacceptable, noting that phony tactics often appear in South Florida elections. At a tent near a polling location, a commission candidate did not respond to questions from reporters about the materials. Another candidate worried that voters might assume Scott has abandoned his neutral role as the county’s top election official. That candidate argued the fliers give the impression that Scott is approving or authorizing the campaign messages.

The controversy is not limited to Scott. A circuit court judge issued a separate cease-and-desist order involving a similar flier featuring Tamarac candidate Tamar Hamilton. Hamilton said her name and photograph were being used without authorization to endorse other candidates. This legal development adds another layer of scrutiny to the local race.

Broward voters are currently casting ballots ahead of the November 3 election. Scott said he plans to visit polling locations to ensure election laws are being followed. He aims to monitor the final days before Election Day to verify that procedures are correct.

The cease-and-desist order demands that the group stop distributing the disputed fliers. The materials continue to be a point of contention among local officials and volunteers. Scott maintains that his office must remain impartial. The PAC has not yet stopped distributing the fliers as of the latest reports.