Designation of Division of Elections as Filing Office for Department of State; Requirements for Candidate Qualifying Papers; Withdrawal of Candidacy
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
1S-2.0001Designation of Division of Elections as Filing Office for Department of State; Requirements for Candidate Qualifying Papers; Withdrawal of Candidacy
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 47 No. 109, June 7, 2021 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
1S-2.0001 Designation of Division of Elections as Filing Office for Department of State; Requirements for Candidate Qualifying Papers; Withdrawal of Candidacy.
(1) Designation of Qualifying Office.
(a) The Department of State has designated the Division of Elections as the filing or qualifying office for candidates who must qualify with the Department of State. All qualifying items required to be filed with the Department of State shall be filed in hardcopy form with the Division of Elections. The Division of Elections’ official address and at it’s official physical location: is Room 316, R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250. Items may not be submitted via email or fax.
(b) No change.
(2) Filing Timeline.
(a) Timely filing is of the essence in qualifying as a candidate. In order to be deemed timely filed with the qualifying office, qualifying items must actually be present at the qualifying office’s official physical location by the close of the qualifying period. Candidates who file with the Division of Elections are advised that the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver mail directly to the Division and the U.S. Postal Service’s designated hours for mail pick-up by the Division do not correspond to the qualifying deadline. While delivery of qualifying items to a qualifying office may occur by any means, Tto ensure that the items are timely received submitted, it is advisable for candidates or someone on their behalf to hand-deliver directly to the qualifying office or use a delivery service that timely delivers directly to the qualifying office.
(b) No change.
(3) through (4) No change.
