Filing/Qualifying for Office
The information on this page is not comprehensive. As a candidate, it is your responsibility to know and follow all relevant Florida election laws and local charters that might have a bearing on your filing or your qualifications to run for office.
April 20, 2025 – the 365-day party affiliation deadline for candidates of federal, state attorney, and public defender offices to change party affiliation to run as a party nominee or without party affiliation, as may be applicable. §99.021, F.S.
June 8, 2025 – the 365-day party affiliation deadline for candidates for State Senator, State Representative, County Office, and Special District to change party affiliation to run as a party nominee or without party affiliation, as may be applicable. §99.021, F.S.
For dates, deadlines, petition requirements and qualifications, click on 2026 Election Dates & Candidate Deadlines.
Click here to download a Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for office in Holmes County or have questions about the information listed below, please contact the Holmes County elections office at (850) 547-1107.
2026 Petition Deadlines
Petitions must be received in our main office by the deadlines below:
- Representative in Congress, State Attorney, Public Defender, Justice of Supreme Court, District Court of Appeal Judge, Circuit Court Judge, and County Court Judge:
Noon, Monday, March 23, 2026
- State Senator, State Representative, Multi-County Special Districts, County & District Offices:
Noon, Monday, May 11, 2026
Qualifying Office Contacts
Federal, State, Multi-County Candidates: Florida Division of Elections
County Candidates: Holmes County Supervisor of Elections: (850) 547-1107
Municipal Candidates: Municipal Clerk
2026 Qualifying Dates
Representative in Congress, State Attorney, Public Defender, Justice of Supreme Court, District Court of Appeal Judge, Circuit Court Judge, and County Court Judge:
- Noon, Monday, April 20, 2026 – Noon, Friday, April 24, 2026
- Note: Qualifying documents will begin being accepted on April 6, 2026. See Section 99.061(8), F.S.
State Senator, State Representative, Multi-County Special Districts, County & District Offices:
- Noon, Monday, June 8, 2026 – Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026
- Note: Qualifying documents will begin being accepted on May 25, 2026. See Section 99.061(8), F.S.
Official Email and Physical Address for County & Special District Candidate Qualifying
Email Address: [email protected]
Physical Address: Holmes County Supervisor of Elections,
201 N Oklahoma Street,
Suite 102
Bonifay, FL 32425
Campaign Reporting Schedules
Candidates, Political Committees and Political Party Executive Committees are required to submit regular financial reports that include contributions and expenditures, following the deadlines specified by the Florida Division of Elections:
These reports are also known as Campaign Finance Reports and should be submitted to our office electronically. A Handbook for Candidates and Committees has step-by-step information on How to File Financial Reports Online.
More information about Filing and Qualifying can be found on the Florida Division of Elections website.
Data Request Form
An Election Material Request Sheet Form must be filled out and submitted to the Supervisor of Elections office in order to receive voter information.