For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Contact: Meredith Beatrice, 850.245.6522
Division of Elections Announces Upcoming Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines for 2016 Candidates
Tallahassee –
The Florida Division of Elections reminds 2016 candidates registered with the Division to submit timely campaign finance reports by the following reporting dates that fall before Florida’s Primary Election on Tuesday, August 30:
2016 Candidate Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines Prior to Florida Primary Election
Covers activities in period:
Friday June 10, 2016 May 1-31, 2016
(This is the last reporting deadline prior to the qualifying period
for State Senator, State Representative, and Special Districts
beginning Noon, June 20 – Noon, June 24)
Friday July 1, 2016 June 1-24, 2016
Friday July 15, 2016 June 25-July 8, 2016
Friday July 29, 2016 July 9-22, 2016
Friday August 12, 2016 July 23-29, 2016
Friday August 19, 2016 July 30-August 5, 2016
Friday August 26, 2016 August 13-25, 2016
Candidates who need assistance to submit reports are encouraged to call the Division of Elections at 850.245.6280. The complete Calendar of Reporting Dates for 2016 Candidates registered with the Division of Elections is available on the Division of Elections website.
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About the Division of Elections
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections supports the Secretary of State, Florida’s chief election officer, in ensuring that Florida has fair and accurate elections. The Division’s three bureaus; the Bureau of Election Records, Bureau of Voter Registration Services, and Bureau of Voting Systems Certification, have several responsibilities in the areas of legal compliance and elections administration to ensure that Florida’s election laws are uniformly interpreted and implemented. The Division also assists local Supervisors of Elections in their duties, and promotes enhanced public awareness and participation in the electoral process. For more information about Florida’s elections, visit elections.myflorida.com.