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Florida candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines

Official 2026 report due dates for Florida state candidates file with Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.

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Last updated August 27, 2026
Next deadline in Florida
FL 2026 G1 Pre-General Report

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This page also covers Florida candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Florida: what to file, when, and with whom.

The 2026 cycle

16 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.

These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Florida state candidate files with Florida Department of State, Division of Elections for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Aug 18, 2026.

DueTypeReportCovers
Periodic
FL 2025 Q4 Report
Quarterly report (code Q4) covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
 Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
Periodic
FL 2026 Q1 Report
Quarterly report (code Q1) covering January 1 – March 31, 2026.
 Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026
Periodic
FL 2026 Q2 Report
Quarterly report (code Q2) covering April 1 – May 31, 2026.
 Apr 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 P1 Pre-Primary Report
Pre-primary report (code P1) covering June 1 – 12, 2026.
 Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 P2 Pre-Primary Report
Pre-primary report (code P2) covering June 13 – 26, 2026.
 Jun 13, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 P3 Pre-Primary Report
Pre-primary report (code P3) covering June 27 – July 10, 2026.
 Jun 27, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 P4 Pre-Primary Report
Pre-primary report (code P4) covering July 11 – 17, 2026.
 Jul 11, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 P5 Pre-Primary Report
Pre-primary report (code P5) covering July 18 – 24, 2026.
 Jul 18, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 P6 Pre-Primary Report
Pre-primary report (code P6) covering July 25 – 31, 2026.
 Jul 25, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 P7 Pre-Primary Report
Final pre-primary report (code P7) covering August 1 – 13, 2026; the primary is August 18.
 Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 G1 Pre-General Report
Pre-general report (code G1) covering August 14 – 21, 2026.
 Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 G2 Pre-General Report
Pre-general report (code G2) covering August 22 – September 4, 2026.
 Aug 22, 2026 – Sep 4, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 G3 Pre-General Report
Pre-general report (code G3) covering September 5 – 18, 2026.
 Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 G4 Pre-General Report
Pre-general report (code G4) covering September 19 – October 2, 2026.
 Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 G5 Pre-General Report
Pre-general report (code G5) covering October 3 – 16, 2026.
 Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Pre-election
FL 2026 G6 Pre-General Report
Final pre-general report (code G6) covering October 17 – 29, 2026; the general is November 3.
 Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026

Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.

Good to know

This is the schedule for candidates OTHER THAN statewide (e.g. state legislative) who file with the Division of Elections. STATEWIDE candidates (Governor, Cabinet, statewide judicial retention) file additional bi-weekly reports plus daily reports (D1–D6) the week before the general election. Event-driven termination reports (TR) are not listed here. Candidates for county and municipal offices file with their county Supervisor of Elections, not the Division of Elections.

Filing to run for office

Florida candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.

Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Florida — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Florida Department of State, Division of Elections. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.

2027

Statewide

Election not yet scheduled

No Statewide Elections Scheduled

Statewide · No 2027 Statewide General Election

Candidacy method: Other · Deadline type: Ballot access

Files with: N/A

Florida Election Dates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

The filing deadline for No Statewide Elections Scheduled in Statewide for the No 2027 Statewide General Election is not yet a confirmed date (election not yet scheduled); check with N/A. Source: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.

2028

Federal

Not yet published

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 Florida Presidential Preference Primary Election ·

Not yet published. Presidential Preference Primary uses party delegate filing processes, not direct candidate filing. Parties submit state delegate slates. No statewide candidate filing deadlines have been published for the 2028 PPP.

Filing authority: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.

Next check: Jun 1, 2027.

Presidential Election Year Information · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

The official filing deadline for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Florida Presidential Preference Primary Election (Mar 21, 2028) has not yet been published; check with Florida Department of State, Division of Elections. Source: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 Florida Presidential Preference Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Write In · Deadline type: Write-in filing

Write-in deadline: Feb 1, 2028

Files with: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

Statutory rule: Write-in presidential candidates must file after the 57th day but before noon of the 49th day before the Presidential Preference Primary Election. (works out to Feb 1, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Candidate Qualifying Periods · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Florida Presidential Preference Primary Election (Mar 21, 2028) closes Feb 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jan 24, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

Official

Presidential Electors

Statewide · 2028 Florida General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party certification

Party certification: Aug 24, 2028

Files with: Florida Governor's Office

Presidential Candidates, Presidential Electors, and Electoral College - Division of Elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Presidential Electors in Statewide for the 2028 Florida General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Aug 24, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Source: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — Multiple districts (FL-01 through FL-28)

Statewide · 2028 Florida General Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Party certification: May 12, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Jul 6, 2028

Files with: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

Fee: 3% of annual salary + 1% election assessment

Statutory rule: Federal candidates (U.S. House) must file between noon of the 71st day prior to the general primary election and noon of the 67th day prior. (works out to Apr 29, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Candidate Qualifying Periods · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Florida General Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Apr 29, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Apr 25, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — Multiple districts (FL-01 through FL-28)

Statewide · 2028 Florida General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Withdrawal deadline: Sep 26, 2028

Files with: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

Fee: 3% of annual salary + 1% election assessment

Statutory rule: Independent candidates must file between noon of the 71st day prior to the primary and noon of the 67th day prior. Withdrawal deadline is 42 days before the general election. (works out to Jun 16, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Candidate Qualifying and Independent Candidate Filing · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Florida General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 12, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — Multiple districts (FL-01 through FL-28)

Statewide · 2028 Florida General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Write In · Deadline type: Write-in filing

Write-in deadline: Jun 16, 2028 · Withdrawal deadline: Sep 26, 2028

Files with: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

Statutory rule: Write-in candidates must file during the same qualifying period as regular candidates, between the 71st and 67th days before the primary. (works out to Jun 16, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Write-in Candidate Filing · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Florida General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 12, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

State Legislative

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Florida State Senate — Odd-numbered districts only (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 40)

Statewide · 2028 Florida General Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jul 6, 2028

Files with: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

Fee: 3% of annual salary + 1% election assessment

Statutory rule: State senate candidates must file between noon of the 71st day prior to the general primary election and noon of the 67th day prior. (works out to Jun 16, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Candidate Qualifying Periods · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Florida State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Florida General Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 12, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Florida House of Representatives — All 120 districts

Statewide · 2028 Florida General Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jul 6, 2028

Files with: Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

Fee: 3% of annual salary + 1% election assessment

Statutory rule: State house candidates must file between noon of the 71st day prior to the general primary election and noon of the 67th day prior. (works out to Jun 16, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Candidate Qualifying Periods · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Florida House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Florida General Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 12, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

Judicial

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Judicial Offices (Circuit and County Courts) — Multiple judicial circuits and counties

Statewide · 2028 Florida General Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jul 6, 2028

Files with: County Supervisor of Elections for county courts; Florida Department of State for circuit courts

Fee: 3% of annual salary + 1% election assessment

Statutory rule: Judicial candidates file between noon of the 71st day prior to the primary and noon of the 67th day prior. (works out to Jun 16, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Candidate Qualifying Periods and Judicial Elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Judicial Offices (Circuit and County Courts) in Statewide for the 2028 Florida General Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 12, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

County

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

County Officers (Varies by County)

All Florida Counties · 2028 Florida General Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jul 6, 2028

Files with: County Supervisor of Elections (varies by county)

Fee: 3% of annual salary + 1% election assessment

Statutory rule: County office candidates must file between noon of the 71st day prior to the primary election and noon of the 67th day prior. (works out to Jun 16, 2028)

Florida Election Code - Candidate Qualifying Periods · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for County Officers (Varies by County) in All Florida Counties for the 2028 Florida General Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 12, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

School Board

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

School Board Members — Multiple independent school districts

Florida School Districts (Statewide) · 2028 Florida General Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jul 6, 2028

Files with: County Supervisor of Elections (school district filings)

Fee: 3% of annual salary + 1% election assessment (if applicable)

Statutory rule: School board candidates file between noon of the 71st day prior to the primary and noon of the 67th day prior. (works out to Jun 16, 2028)

Florida Election Code - School Board Elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for School Board Members in Florida School Districts (Statewide) for the 2028 Florida General Primary Election (Aug 22, 2028) closes Jun 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/New_York. Opens Jun 12, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Florida Legislature.

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