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How to Run for Public Office in Highlands County

Original title: Candidate Info | Highlands County Supervisor of Elections | Sebring, FL

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The Frame

What this does

Residents interested in running for local office must follow these specific state-mandated filing procedures and deadlines to appear on the ballot and legally accept campaign contributions.

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Prospective Candidates

Individuals seeking public office must adhere to these filing requirements, deadlines, and financial disclosure rules to qualify for the ballot.

Highlands County Voters

Voters are affected by the pool of qualified candidates who successfully navigate these filing procedures to appear on the ballot.

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Key Facts

A candidate is defined as anyone who seeks to qualify for office, receives contributions, makes expenditures, or appoints a treasurer.
Candidates must file Form DS-DE 9 before opening a campaign account or accepting any contributions.
Form DS-DE 84 (Statement of Candidate) must be filed within 10 days of filing Form DS-DE 9.
Judicial candidates must file Form DS-DE 83 within 10 days of filing Form DS-DE 9.
County Qualifying Week for state and local offices is Noon, June 10 to Noon, June 14, 2024.
Qualifying Week for Judicial, State Attorney, and Public Defender candidates is Noon, April 22 to Noon, April 26, 2024.
Candidates must be registered voters in Highlands County and not registered members of another political party.
Candidates cannot have been a candidate for another political party within 365 days before the start of qualifying.
Partisan candidates must pay a total qualifying fee of 6% of the annual salary of the office sought.
Non-partisan candidates must pay a total qualifying fee of 4% of the annual salary of the office sought.
Candidates may qualify by submitting a required number of petition signatures or by paying the qualifying fee.
County Commission candidates must reside in their district at the time of election.
School Board candidates must reside in their district at the time of qualifying.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start accepting campaign contributions?

You may begin accepting contributions only after filing Form DS-DE 9 with the filing officer.

What is the difference between the petition method and paying a fee?

The petition method allows a candidate to qualify by collecting a required number of signatures, while the fee method allows a candidate to pay a percentage of the office's annual salary to qualify.

Do I have to resign my current job to run for office?

If required by the '' law (Florida Statute 99.012(3)), you must resign your current position to run for a new office.

Summary

This guide outlines the legal requirements, filing forms, and deadlines for individuals seeking to run for public office in Highlands County, Florida. It details the steps for becoming an official candidate, including financial disclosures and qualifying procedures.

Why It Matters

Residents interested in running for local office must follow these specific state-mandated filing procedures and deadlines to appear on the ballot and legally accept campaign contributions.

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Standardized Candidate Filing

The document highlights a strict 10-day window for filing supplemental forms (DS-DE 84/83) after the initial appointment of a treasurer, emphasizing the importance of timing in the qualification process.

Highlands County Supervisor of Elections

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organizationHighlands County Supervisor of Elections“The office responsible for managing candidate filings and elections in Highlands”Map →

personKaren Healy“Current Supervisor of Elections whose campaign logo appears on the informational”Map →

Sources

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www.votehighlands.gov

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