Party Change Deadline
A person seeking nomination as a candidate of a political party must be a member of that political party for the 365 days before the beginning of the qualifying period. (Section 99.021(1)(b), Florida Statutes)
A person seeking to qualify for office as a candidate with no party affiliation cannot be a member of any political party for the 365 days before the beginning of the qualifying period. (Section 99.021(1)(c), Florida Statutes)
Party change deadlines for candidates qualifying to run in 2024:
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Judicial candidates: 4/23/2023
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Local candidates: 6/11/2023
Petition Deadline
In order to be verified, petitions must be received in our office by these deadlines:
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Judicial Candidates: Noon on 3/25/2024
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Local Candidates: Noon on 5/13/2024
Qualifying Period
In order to qualify for office, candidates must file their qualifying paperwork with our office during the qualifying period.
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Judicial Candidates: From noon on 4/22 to noon on 4/26/2024
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Starting on 4/8/2024, 14 days before the beginning of qualifying, we can accept and hold qualifying documents. The documents will not be processed until qualifying begins.
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Local Candidates: From noon on 6/10 to noon on 6/14/2024
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Starting on 5/27/2024, 14 days before the beginning of qualifying, we can accept and hold qualifying documents. The documents will not be processed until qualifying begins.