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). 

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 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 through the Internet.
• Campaign Treasurer's Report Information: Visit this page to view information regarding submitting treasurer reports as well as crucial dates for submission deadlines.
• 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 (external link).
• Political Advertisements: Visit this page for 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.
• Telephone Solicitation: Discusses the permissible use of telephone solicitation during a campaign.
• Request Voter Registration Data
• Request Vote-By-Mail Data