Candidate and Elected Official Information
This page contains information on local candidates and elected officials, as well as information on how to file and run for office.
Elected Officials and Local Candidates Filed to Run for Office
Filing and Qualifying Information
For a summary of how to become a candidate, read our How to Run for Local Office webpage.
For information on offices up for election, how to file and qualify, petition requirements, and deadlines, read our Candidate Election Information Sheet.
For information on filing and qualifying as a statewide or multi-county candidate, please visit the Division of Elections’ Candidates and Committees webpage.
Key Qualifying Dates - 2024 Election Cycle
Party Change Deadline
A person seeking nomination as a candidate of a political party must be a member of that political party for the 365 days before the beginning of the qualifying period. (Section 99.021(1)(b), Florida Statutes)
A person seeking to qualify for office as a candidate with no party affiliation cannot be a member of any political party for the 365 days before the beginning of the qualifying period. (Section 99.021(1)(c), Florida Statutes)
Party change deadlines for candidates qualifying to run in 2024:
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Judicial candidates: 4/23/2023
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Local candidates: 6/11/2023
Petition Deadline
In order to be verified, petitions must be received in our office by these deadlines:
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Judicial Candidates: Noon on 3/25/2024
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Local Candidates: Noon on 5/13/2024
Qualifying Period
In order to qualify for office, candidates must file their qualifying paperwork with our office during the qualifying period.
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Judicial Candidates: From noon on 4/22 to noon on 4/26/2024
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Starting on 4/8/2024, 14 days before the beginning of qualifying, we can accept and hold qualifying documents. The documents will not be processed until qualifying begins.
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Local Candidates: From noon on 6/10 to noon on 6/14/2024
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Starting on 5/27/2024, 14 days before the beginning of qualifying, we can accept and hold qualifying documents. The documents will not be processed until qualifying begins.
Residency Requirements for Leon County Candidates
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County Judge – Must be a resident of Leon County at the time of assuming office. (Op. Div. Elect 94-04; 92-10)
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Constitutional Officers (Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Clerk of the Court, Supervisor of Elections, and Superintendent of Schools) – Must be a resident of Leon County at the time of assuming office. (Op. Div. Elect 94-04; 92-10)
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Leon County Commissioners (Section 2.2(1), Leon County Charter)
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For district seats: Must be a resident of the Leon County district for which they seek election at the time of qualifying.
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For at-large seats: Must be a resident of Leon County at the time of qualifying.
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School Board Members – Must be a resident of the School Board district at the time of assuming office. (Section 1001.361, Florida Statutes)
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Tallahassee Mayor and Commissioners – Must be a resident of the City of Tallahassee at the time of qualifying. (Section 7-5(a-b), City of Tallahassee Charter)
- Leon County Soil and Water Conservation District - Must be a resident of Leon County at the time of qualifying. (Section 582.19, Florida Statutes)
Filing Office Address
The Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office serves as the filing office for local candidates, including municipal candidates, in Leon County.
The physical address is 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee FL 32301. Office Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The mailing address is PO Box 7357, Tallahassee FL 32314-7357.
To ensure that filing paperwork is received during the filing period, we recommend that candidates file in person.
Resources
Forms
Publications
Visit the Division of Elections’ Publications webpage to obtain copies of additional publications for candidates.
Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request Data
Candidates can access information on voters who have requested a Vote-by-Mail ballot. To access these files, visit our Public Records and Voter Data webpage.