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Information on Presidential Primary Ballot Candidates

Original title: Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Candidates | Broward County Supervisor of Elections

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The Frame

What this does

Voters in Broward County will see names of candidates who have suspended their campaigns on the ballot because those candidates did not formally withdraw by the legal deadline.

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Broward County Voters

Voters will see names of candidates who have suspended their campaigns on the ballot.

Presidential Candidates

Candidates who suspended their campaigns remain on the ballot because they did not file formal withdrawal paperwork.

What changed

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Summary

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections clarifies that all candidates for the 2016 Presidential Preference Primary will remain on the ballot because no candidates formally withdrew by the December 14, 2015 deadline. The office distinguishes between a formal withdrawal and a , noting that suspended campaigns do not remove a candidate's name from the ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are candidates who dropped out still on my ballot?

Candidates who 'suspend' their campaigns have not formally withdrawn from the race according to Florida law, so their names remain on the ballot.

Is there a way for a candidate to be removed from the ballot?

Yes, but they must have submitted a written affidavit to the Florida Division of Elections by December 14, 2015.

Key Facts

No presidential candidates submitted formal withdrawal papers by the December 14, 2015 deadline.
All candidates for the Presidential Preference Primary will remain on the ballot.
A 'suspended campaign' is not a formal withdrawal and does not result in a candidate's name being removed from the ballot.
Candidates who have suspended their campaigns retain the option to resume their campaigns at a later date.
The legal requirement for withdrawal is governed by s. 103.101(3) of the Florida Statutes.

Why It Matters

Voters in Broward County will see names of candidates who have suspended their campaigns on the ballot because those candidates did not formally withdraw by the legal deadline.

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Distinction between suspension and withdrawal

The document highlights a specific legal distinction in Florida election law where 'suspending' a campaign does not trigger ballot removal.

Florida Division of Elections

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Division of Elections“State agency that receives candidate withdrawal affidavits.”Map →

organizationBroward County Supervisor of Elections“The office responsible for managing elections in Broward County.”Map →

personDr. Brenda C. Snipes“Supervisor of Elections for Broward County.”Map →

personTonya Edwards“Media contact for the Supervisor of Elections.”Map →

personAndrea Perri“Media contact for the Supervisor of Elections.”Map →

Sources

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browardvotes.gov

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