Qualifying Periods For Candidates
The qualifying period for candidates running for the offices listed below is from noon of the 120th day prior to the primary election, but not later than noon of the 116th day prior to the primary election.
- Federal office
- State Attorney
- Public Defender
- Judicial office
The qualifying period for candidates running for the offices listed below is from noon of the 71st day prior to the primary election, but not later than noon of the 67th day prior to the primary election.
- State Office
- Multicounty District Office
- County Office
- School Board Office
- Any other District Office
For more information regarding qualifying dates for federal, state, judicial, county and special district offices, visit the Florida Division of Elections' website .