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Rules

Webpage last updated: August 19, 2026

Adopted Rules and E-Rulemaking

Current and past Division of Elections’ Rules may be viewed at:

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Emergency Rules

Emergency Rule 1SER26-3 Designation of Division of Elections as Filing Office for Department of State; Requirements for Candidate Qualifying Papers; Withdrawal of Candidacy

  • Adopted (eff. 07/08/2026) - See Florida Admin. Code
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 300A-E (Candidate Oath Federal Office with Party Affiliation)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 300B-E (Candidate Oath Federal Office without Party Affiliation)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 300C-E (Candidate Oath Federal Office Write-In Candidate)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 301A-E (Candidate Oath State and Local Partisan Office with Party Affiliation)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 301B-E (Candidate Oath State and Local Partisan Office without Party Affiliation)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 301C-E (Candidate Oath State and Local Partisan Office Write-In Candidate)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 302NP-E (Candidate Oath Nonpartisan Office)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 303JU-E (Candidate Oath Judicial Office)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 304SB-E (Candidate Oath School Board Office)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 305A-E (Candidate Oath State Committeemen and Committeewomen)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 305B-E (Candidate Oath District Committeemen and Committeewomen)
  • Incorporated Form DS-DE 305C-E (Candidate Oath Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen)

Notices of Proposed Rules

Hearings and Workshops

Rule 1S-2.025 Elections Fraud Complaints

  • Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
    • Subject: Updates to Rule 2.025 and Form DS-DE 34
    • Date/Time: June 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
    • Location: IN PERSON: The R.A. Gray Building, 500 S Bronough Street, Room 307, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250.

Rule 1S-2.0001 Designation of Division of Elections as Filing Office for Department of State; Requirements for Candidate Qualifying Papers; Withdrawal of Candidacy

  • Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
    • Subject: Updates to Rule 2.0001 and incorporated forms.
    • Date/Time: June 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
    • Location: IN PERSON: The R.A. Gray Building, 500 S Bronough Street, Room 307, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250.

Rule 1S-2.042 Third-Party Voter Registration Organizations

  • Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
    • Subject: Updates to Rule 2.042 and incorporated reference materials to incorporate Ch. 2022-73, Laws of Fla., update contact information, and administrative experience.
    • Date/Time: September 1, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
    • Location: IN PERSON: The R.A. Gray Building, 500 S Bronough Street, Room 307, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250.

Rule 1S-2.041 FVRS Address and Eligibility Records Maintenance

  • Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
    • Subject: Updates to Rule 2.041 and incorporated reference materials to modernize terminology and process.
    • Date/Time: September 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
    • Location: IN PERSON: The R.A. Gray Building, 500 S Bronough Street, Room 307, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250.

Rules 1S-2.009 Constitutional Amendment by Initiative Petition and 1S-2.0091 Constitutional Amendment Initiative Petition; Submission Deadline; Signature Verification

  • Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing
    • Subject: Updates to Rule 2.009 and 2.0091 and incorporated forms.
    • Date/Time: September 1, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
    • Location: IN PERSON: The R.A. Gray Building, 500 S Bronough Street, Room 307, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250.

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