Publications Archive
Webpage last updated: November 18, 2024
Archived materials are for historical reference only. They should not be relied upon for information about current laws, rules, forms, procedures, or data. Information contained in these archived materials may have changed or been superseded by more current law, court order, rules, forms, procedures or data, and/or is no longer applicable.
Candidate and Political Entities
Handbooks
2022 Handbooks
- 2022 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer - PDF (4/27/2022)
- 2022 Candidate Petition Handbook - PDF (11/2/21)
- 2022 Electioneering Communications Organization Handbook - PDF (11/16/2021)
- 2022 Federal Qualifying Handbook - PDF (11/16/21)
- 2022 Political Committee Handbook - PDF (11/16/2021)
- 2022 Public Campaign Financing Handbook - PDF (4/8/2022)
- 2022 State Qualifying Handbook - PDF (11/16/21)
2020 Handbooks
- 2020 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer - PDF (10/3/2019)
- 2020 Candidate Petition Handbook - PDF (8/10/2020)
- 2020 Electioneering Communications Organization Handbook - PDF (7/23/2019)
- 2020 Federal Qualifying Handbook - PDF (2/7/2020)
- 2020 Political Committee Handbook - PDF (9/27/2019)
- 2020 State Qualifying Handbook - PDF (4/8/2020)
2018 Handbooks
- 2018 and 2020 Candidates - PDF (12/9/2015)
- 2018 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook - PDF (9/11/2018)
- 2018 Candidate Petition Handbook - PDF (4/11/2018)
- 2018 Federal Qualifying Handbook - PDF (4/12/2018)
- 2018 Political Committee Handbook - PDF (3/15/2018)
- 2018 Public Campaign Financing Handbook - PDF (1/30/2018)
- 2018 State Qualifying Handbook - PDF (4/12/2018)
2016 Handbooks
- 2016 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook - PDF (1/22/2016)
- 2016 Candidate Petition Handbook - PDF (1/27/2016)
- 2016 Electioneering Communications Organization Handbook - PDF (1/27/2016)
- 2016 Federal Qualifying Handbook - PDF (1/27/2016)
- 2016 Political Committee Handbook - PDF (1/27/2016)
- 2016 State Qualifying Handbook - PDF (1/27/2016)
2014 Handbooks
- 2014 Candidate Petition Handbook - PDF (9/2013)
- 2014 Electioneering Communications Organization Handbook - PDF (4/2014)
- 2014 Federal Qualifying Handbook - PDF (9/2013)
- 2014 Public Campaign Financing Handbook - PDF (2/2014)
- 2014 State Qualifying Handbook - PDF (11/2013)
2012 Handbooks
- 2012 Federal Qualifying Handbook - PDF (10/2011)
Reporting Calendars
2020 Calendars
- 2020 Candidates - PDF (12/12/2019)
- 2020 Electioneering Communications Organizations - PDF (1/9/2020)
- 2020 Political Committees/Independent Expenditure-Only Organizations - PDF (12/18/2019)
- 2020 Political Party Executive Committees and Affiliated Party Committees - PDF (12/12/2019)
2019 Calendars
- 2019 Candidates, Political Committees, Electioneering Communications Organizations - PDF (1/2/2019)
- 2019 Political Party Executive Committees and Affiliated Party Committees - PDF (1/2/2019)
- Secretary of State Emergency Order 18-01 - PDF (10/25/2018) - Hurricane Michael - Campaign Finance Deadlines
2018 Calendars
- 2018 Candidates (other than Statewide Candidates) - PDF (12/7/2017)
- 2018 Electioneering Communications Organizations - PDF (12/7/2017)
- 2018 Political Committees/Independent Expenditure-Only Organizations - PDF (12/7/2017)
- 2018 Political Party Executive Committees and Affiliated Party Committees - PDF (12/28/2017)
- 2018 Reporting Dates (2020 Candidates) - PDF (12/7/2017)
- 2018 Statewide Candidates - PDF (12/7/2017)
- Emergency Order 17-1 Extension for Deadline to File Campaign Finance Reports/Notices - PDF (9/15/2017)
2017 Calendars
- 2017 Candidates, Political Committees, Electioneering Communications Organizations - PDF (1/11/2017)
- 2017 Political Party Executive Committees and Affiliated Party Committees - PDF (1/11/2017)
2016 Calendars
- 2016 Candidates - PDF (12/8/2015)
- 2016 Electioneering Communications Organizations - PDF (12/8/2015)
- 2016 Political Committees and Independent Expenditure-Only Organizations - PDF (1/11/2016)
- 2016 Political Party Executive Committees and Affiliated Party Committees - PDF (12/8/2015)
Early Voting Locations and Secure Ballot Intake Stations
2024 Elections
- Primary Election - Individual County Files – Excel
- Presidential Preference Primary Election – PDF
2022 Elections
- General Election - PDF (information relative to Charlotte and Lee County were subject to change due to hurricane impact)
- Primary Election - Excel (zip) (download individual county files here)
2020 Elections
- General Election
- Early Voting Schedule Changes due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta
- Update 10/30/2020 reported to the state:
- Brevard County - See public notice.
- Escambia County - See public notice.
- Okaloosa County - See public notice.
- Santa Rosa County - See public notice.
- Individual County Files - excel, 3.6 mb
- See temporary early voting changes above.
- Statewide File - PDF, 2.5 mb
- See temporary early voting changes above.
- Early Voting Schedule Changes due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Zeta
- Primary Election
- Statewide file - PDF
- Individual county files - Excel
- Presidential Preference Primary
2018 Elections
2016 Elections
- General Election
- Primary Election
- Presidential Preference Primary Election
Election Dates and Activities Calendar
2023 - 2024 Calendar
2022 - 2023 Calendar
2019 - 2020 Calendar
2017 - 2019 Calendar
2015 - 2017 Calendar
Emergency Rules
- Emergency Rule 1SER20-1 - Designation of Division of Elections as Filing Office for Department of State; Requirements for Candidate Qualifying Papers; Withdrawal of Candidacy (effective for only 90 days; expired 7/1/2020; refer to Rule 1S-2.0001, Florida Administration Code)
- Emergency Rule 1SER20-2 - Candidate Petition Process (effective for only 90 days; expired 7/1/2020; refer to Rule 1S-2.045, Florida Administration Code)
Florida Election Code
- 2023 Florida Election Code
- 2022 Florida Election Code
- 2020 Florida Election Code
- 2019 Florida Election Code
- 2018 Florida Election Code
- 2017 Florida Election Code
- 2016 Florida Election Code
- 2015 Florida Election Code
Initiative Petition Handbooks
2022 Election Cycle
2018 Election Cycle
2016 Election Cycle
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Booklets
2024 Constitutional Amendments for General Election Ballot (Booklet format) pdf
2022 General Election
2020 General Election
2018 General Election
2016 General Election
2016 Primary Election
Qualifying In Year of Apportionment - 2022
- Florida Redistricting 2022 (includes information on House and Senate Redistricting Committees and House Congressional Redistricting Committee, Submitted Plans and other resources)
- Florida Supreme Court order approving Florida Legislative Plans 2022
- State Representative Redistricting Memo
- State Senate Redistricting Memo
Qualifying Materials - 2022
Qualifying Memos
2022 Qualifying
- Candidates for Circuit Court Judge - PDF (4/7/2022)
- Candidates for Multi-County Special District - PDF (5/17/2022)
- Candidates for Public Defender and State Attorney - PDF (4/7/2022)
- Candidates for State and Multi-County District Office - PDF (5/17/2022)
- Candidates for Supreme Court Justice and District Court of Appeals - PDF (4/7/2022)
- Candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives - PDF (5/17/2022)
2020 Qualifying
- 2020 Qualifying Fees - PDF
- Candidates for Circuit Court Judge - PDF (4/3/2020)
- Candidates for Public Defender and State Attorney - PDF (4/3/2020)
- Candidates for State Senate and State Representative - PDF (5/26/2020)
- Candidates for Supreme Court Justice and District Court of Appeal Judge - PDF (4/3/2020)
- Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives - PDF (4/3/2020)
2018 Qualifying
- Candidates for Circuit Court Judge - PDF (4/3/2018)
- Candidates for Multi-County Special Districts - PDF (5/17/2018)
- Candidates for Public Defender and State Attorney - PDF (4/3/2018)
- Candidates for State and Multi-County District Office - PDF (5/17/2018)
- Candidates for Supreme Court Justice and District Court of Appeal Judge - PDF (4/3/2018)
- Candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives - PDF (4/3/2018)
- Designation and Qualifying of a Lieutenant Governor as a Running Mate - PDF (7/30/2018)
Reports
- Analysis Report of Overvotes and Undervotes - 2020 General Election - PDF
- Analysis and Report of Overvotes and Undervotes - 2018 General Election - PDF
- Analysis and Report of Overvotes and Undervotes - 2016 General Election - PDF
- Analysis and Report of Overvotes and Undervotes - 2014 General Election - PDF
- Flagler County Election Observation Report - 2014 General Election
- Military and Overseas Voting Assistance Task Force Report - PDF
- Report to the Florida Legislature - Online Voter Registration - PDF (12/31/2015)
- Restoration of Voting Rights Work Group - Final Report - PDF (2019)
- Secretary's Report on Recommendations for Increased Accessibility & Efficiency in Florida Elections - PDF (2013)
- Statewide Electronic Filing System Proposal to the Legislature - PDF (2013)
- Voter Education Survey Report - Excel (2014)
Voter Registration and Voting Guide
2022 Election Cycle
2020 Election Cycle
2016 Election Cycle
