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ELECTION SEASON IS HERE,
AND THESE ARE THE DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW ...
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General election day is November 3. While that may seem like an eternity way, election season in Florida is upon us.
The Presidential Primary election is March 17, and vote by mail has already started.
Because Florida is a closed primary state, a person must be registered with a political party to vote in that party's primary. The deadline to register with a party (or change party affiliation) to vote in the Presidential Primary is February 18. Early voting generally runs from March 7 - March 14; but check with your County Supervisor of Elections because they have the option to add additional early voting days.
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Here are some other important dates for candidates, consultants, and campaign staff to note:
Candidate Qualifying Periods
Monday, April 20, 2020 at Noon -
Friday, April 24, 2020 at Noon
- U.S. Congress
- State Attorney
- Public Defender
- Justice of Supreme Court
- District Court of Appeal
- Circuit Court Judge
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Monday, June 8, 2020 at Noon -
Friday, June 12, 2020 at Noon
- State Legislature
- Multi-County Special Districts
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There are a number of requirements for qualifying. Failure to satisfy any one of them could doom a candidacy before it begins. Don't wait until the last minute to get your paperwork ready and triple-checked before filing. Current officeholders need to be aware of the resign to run requirements.
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Voter Registration "Book Closing"
If you are engaged in voter registration efforts, keep in mind the following "book closing" deadlines to register or change registrations:
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Vote-By-Mail and Early Voting
In the 2018 General Election, approximately
65% of the votes were cast before
Election Day - with a near even split between vote-by-mail and early voting. To reach those voters before they cast their ballots, keep in mind:
Vote-by-mail ballots are sent to voters ...
Primary Election
Thursday,
July 9, 2020 -
Thursday,
July 16, 2020
Saturday, July 4 for ballots sent to
absent domestic & overseas uniformed service members and overseas civilians
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Thursday,
September 24, 2020 -
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Saturday, September 19 for ballots sent to absent domestic & overseas uniformed service members and overseas civilians
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Early voting generally runs ...
Primary Election
Saturday,
August 8, 2020 -
Saturday, August 15, 2020
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Saturday,
October 24, 2020 -
Thursday, October 31, 2020
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*Check with your County Supervisor of Elections for additional early voting dates.
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Election Day
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Tuesday,
November 3, 2020
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Remember, contributions
received less than 5 days
before Election Day (including Special Election, Primary or General) cannot be accepted by a candidate and
must be returned, so time your fundraising accordingly.
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