Candidate Resources

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Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook
The 2026 version is currently being updated, here is a link to the 2024 Handbook

2026 New Candidate Information

Becoming A Candidate in 2026(PDF, 642KB)
Candidate Ethical Statement(PDF, 117KB)
Campaign Guidelines for Candidates and Volunteers - Coming Soon

Candidate Qualifying Forms

2026 Legislative Update:
CS/CS/HB 991 was signed into law on April 1, 2026 and Emergency Rule 1SER26-2 was filed on April 8 to incorporate required changes to candidate qualifying forms. Candidates must submit these updated forms currently linked on the Division’s Forms webpage in order to qualify for office. Do not use prior versions of these forms.

County Candidate Qualifying Forms
Affidavit for Use of Nickname(PDF, 80KB)
Judicial Candidate Qualifying Forms
Candidate Petition Form(PDF, 39KB)
Financial Disclosures - Ethics Commission

Advertising and Sign Information

Political Advertising Disclaimer Requirements
Oath of Acquisition for Vote By Mail Information(PDF, 141KB)
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - Letter to Candidates
Political Sign Registration Form - Flagler Clerk
Flagler County Sign Regulations
City of Bunnell Sign Regulations
City of Flagler Beach Sign Regulations
City of Palm Coast Sign Regulations

Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance Reporting Dates
Campaign Finance Information
Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook

Legal References

Florida Election Law
Chapter 106 - Required Reading for Form DS-DE 84
Candidate Residency Requirements
Election Code Violations
False or Malicious Statements About Opposing Candidates
Resign To Run Law
Supervisor of Elections Office Seal Usage Policy