Dates and Deadlines
When and where do I file to run for office?
The qualifying period is from noon on the 120th day before the primary election, to no later than noon on the 116th day before the primary election for candidates for:
Federal office
State attorney
Public defender
Judicial office
The qualifying period is from noon on the 71st day before the primary election, to no later than noon on the 67th day before the primary election for candidates for:
State office
Multi-county district office
County office
School board office
Any other district office
2026 Qualifying Dates
County Judge Qualifying Dates: Noon, April 20, 2026 through Noon, April 24, 2026
All Other Candidates Qualifying Dates: Noon, June 8, 2026 through Noon, June 12, 2026
Per Florida Statute 99.061(8), 14 days before the beginning of qualifying, we can accept and hold qualifying documents. The documents will not be processed until qualifying begins. Documents may be mailed or dropped off at the Supervisor of Elections office.
Who is the qualifying officer?
- The qualifying officer for a statewide or multi-county candidate is the Division of Elections in Tallahassee.
- The qualifying officer for all county candidates is the county Supervisor of Elections.
- The qualifying officer for municipal candidates is the City/Town Clerk – candidates for municipal offices should verify qualifying dates with the appropriate municipality.
Filing Office Address
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office is the official filing office for all local candidates in Orange County.
Physical Address
Orange County Supervisor of Elections
119 W. Kaley Street
Orlando, FL 32806
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mailing Address
Orange County Supervisor of Elections
P.O. Box 562001
Orlando, FL 32856-2001
To ensure your qualifying paperwork is received on time, we strongly recommend filing in person during the qualifying period.
Party Change Deadline
If you plan to run for office as a candidate representing a political party, Florida law requires that you musthave been a member of that party for at least 365 days before the start of the qualifying period.
If you want to run as a candidate without a party affiliation, you cannot have been a member of any political party for at least 365 days before the qualifying period begins.
For local candidates in Orange County, the party change deadline is Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Finance Reporting Dates
| Due Date | Covering Period | Report Code |
|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2025 | 01/01/25 – 03/31/25 | 2025 Q1 |
| 07/10/2025 | 04/01/25 – 06/30/25 | 2025 Q2 |
| 10/10/2025 | 07/01/25 – 09/30/25 | 2025 Q3 |
| 01/12/2026 | 10/1/25 – 12/31/25 | 2025 Q4 |
2026 Upcoming Elections (Information for Voters)
| Election | Election Day | Deadline to Register | Deadline to Request a Vote-by-Mail ballot | Early Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Eatonville Election | March 7, 2026 | February 6, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | TBD |
| Municipal Election Day: Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Edgewood, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Windermere, Winter Park | March 10, 2026 | February 9, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | TBD |
| Primary Election 2026 | August 18, 2026 | July 20, 2026 | August 6, 2026 | TBD |
| General Election 2026 | November 3, 2026 | October 5, 2026 | October 22, 2026 | TBD |
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