If you’re interested in running for an office, there are steps and guides to follow. An information packet will be given to you when you decide you’re ready to file.
Below we have some guidelines and dates you’ll need to keep in mind.
The Statement of Candidate is due 10 days after filing to run.
This states that you have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, FL Statutes.
You are not qualified unless all of the following items are completed and on file in the supervisor’s office by the appropriate date. (Dates are below)
- Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository
- Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interest (2017)
- Candidate’s Oath
- Statement of Candidate
- Statement of Political Party Affiliation (Partisan Candidates Only)
- Copy of Notice of Obtaining Ballot Position (Alternative Method)
OR Check drawn on campaign account for qualifying fees.
If you choose to qualify by paying a qualifying fee, the amount will be:
- County Commissioner- $1,572.24
- School Board – $1031.20
- Sheriff- $6,478.44
- Constitutional Officers- $5,912.76
- County Judge- $7,224.64
Last date to Submit Petitions
Judicial (Noon, March 23rd)
County (Noon, May 11th)
County (Noon, May 11th)
Qualifying Dates
Judicial (Noon, April 20th – Noon, April 24th),
County (Noon, June 8th – Noon, June 12th)
County (Noon, June 8th – Noon, June 12th)
Election Dates
Primary 2026 – August 18, 2026
General 2026 – November 3, 2026
General 2026 – November 3, 2026
Books Close for Registration
Primary – July 20th, 2026
General – October 5, 2026
General – October 5, 2026
L & A Test on Tabulator
Will be updated at a later time
Early Voting
Will be updated at a later time
Instructions for Online Reporting will be given when you file. You will be filing through our website.
The guide to campaign financial information is located in the Candidate & Campaign Treasurer Handbook