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Columbia County Candidate Filing and Election Forms

Original title: Columbia County Supervisor of Elections, FL

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The Frame

What this does

Candidates for county office must submit specific state-mandated forms and meet strict filing deadlines by noon on designated days prior to the Primary Election to qualify for the ballot.

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Political Candidates

Candidates must adhere to specific filing deadlines and electronic reporting requirements to qualify for the ballot.

What changed

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Key Facts

The cost for signature verification on candidate and initiative petitions is $0.10 per petition.
County candidates (excluding judges) must file qualifying documents by noon on the 67th day before the Primary Election.
Candidates for county judge must file qualifying documents by noon on the 116th day before the Primary Election.
All Columbia County candidates are required to file Campaign Treasurer's Reports (DS-DE 12, 13, 14, and 87) electronically per Resolution 2014R-2a.
Candidates must appoint a campaign treasurer and designate a campaign depository using form DS-DE 9.
Candidates must file a Statement of Candidate (DS-DE 84) or a Statement of Candidate for Judicial Office (DS-DE 83).
Candidates must submit financial interest disclosures (Form 1 or Form 6) as required by the Florida Commission on Ethics.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to verify signatures on a petition?

The cost is $0.10 per petition.

Are campaign finance reports filed on paper or electronically?

Per Columbia County Resolution 2014R-2a, all candidates must file these reports electronically.

When is the deadline for a county candidate to file qualifying documents?

For most county candidates, the deadline is noon on the 67th day prior to the Primary Election; for county judges, it is noon on the 116th day prior.

Summary

This page provides a centralized list of required forms and filing deadlines for individuals running for county office in Columbia County, Florida. It outlines the necessary documentation for campaign treasurers, candidate statements, and financial disclosures.

Why It Matters

Candidates for county office must submit specific state-mandated forms and meet strict filing deadlines by noon on designated days prior to the Primary Election to qualify for the ballot.

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Mandatory Electronic Filing

Local policy (Resolution 2014R-2a) mandates electronic filing for campaign finance reports, moving away from traditional paper-based reporting.

Columbia County

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Commission on Ethics“The body overseeing financial disclosure requirements for candidates.”Map →

otherColumbia County Resolution 2014R-2a“The local resolution mandating electronic filing of campaign treasurer reports.”Map →

organizationColumbia County Supervisor of Elections“The office responsible for managing candidate filings and election administratio”Map →

Sources

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votecolumbiafl.gov

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