Candidate Resources

On this page you can find links to resources to run a proper campaign, such as information regarding financial reporting and rules to abide by while campaigning. Please ensure that you are familiar with Chapters 97-106 of the Florida Statutes and our Running for Office page. If you have any further questions, please contact the Candidate Coordinator at [email protected] or call us at 321-290-VOTE (8683).

2026 Calendar of Reporting Dates

• 2026 Calendar of Reporting Dates: This document lists crucial dates for submission deadlines for reporting for candidates in the 2026 election cycle.
• The Campaign Finance page at the Florida Division of Elections website has information regarding reporting dates for statewide candidates, political committees, electioneering communications organizations, political party executive committees, and future election cycles.

Division of Elections Forms and Handbooks

This section contains documents and forms provided by the Florida Division of Elections to outline proper campaign and candidacy conduct. The texts provided here are maintained by the Division of Elections.

• Candidate Petition Handbook
• Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook
• Political Committee Handbook

Other publications that may be helpful are available at the Publications/Reports section of the Florida Division of Elections website.

Other Resources

• Campaign Reporting Login: Use this link to submit campaign expenditures, contributions, and other campaign-specific expenses that are necessary for the campaign treasurer's report. You will need the user ID and password supplied to you by the Supervisor of Elections' office.
• How to File Financial Reports Online: A handbook on compiling and submitting financial reports online.
• Common Candidate Mistakes: A page explaining missteps a candidate can make while running their campaign.
• IRS Filing Regulations for Candidates and Committees: Information from the Internal Revenue Service pertaining to tax rules and conditions for political organizations.
• Political Advertisements: A page containing explanations on allowable political campaign advertisement.
• Political Sign Restrictions: A page containing explanations on Florida Statute concerning the placement of political campaign signs.
• Solicitation at the Polls and Early Voting Sites: Definitions of solicitation at polling locations and applicable campaign restrictions therein. Polling place maps of the 150 foot zone where political solicitation is restricted are available for reference.
• Telephone Solicitation: Discusses the permissible use of telephone solicitation during a campaign.
• Request Voter Registration Data
• Request Vote-By-Mail Data