Florida Special Election History and Candidate Filing Data
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The Frame
This record allows residents and researchers to track the frequency and scope of s in Florida, which are held to fill vacancies in legislative and local offices outside of the standard election cycle.
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Florida Voters
Voters participate in special elections to fill vacancies in their legislative or local representation.
Candidates
Individuals seeking to fill vacant offices must comply with filing requirements for special elections.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The document lists special election events in Florida spanning from 1996 through 2026.
- The list includes vacancies filled for State House, State Senate, U.S. House, and various local judicial or district positions.
- The data includes specific references to upcoming 2025 and 2026 special election cycles.
- The document identifies the Supervisor of Elections as a key office involved in the filing process.
- The record includes a reference to a general election date of November 3, 2026 (20261103-GEN).
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Why It Matters
This record allows residents and researchers to track the frequency and scope of s in Florida, which are held to fill vacancies in legislative and local offices outside of the standard election cycle.
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Discoveries
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High Frequency of Special Elections
The document demonstrates that Florida holds special elections in almost every calendar year, indicating a consistent pattern of office vacancies.
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Sources
dos.elections.myflorida.com
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