Qualifying
The information on this page applies to candidates for county office, who qualify with our office. Candidates for federal, state or multi-county offices should contact the Florida Division of Elections.
In addition to filing for office, all candidates must also qualify for the office they're seeking. Candidates have a qualifying period where they must provide their qualifying officer with the required qualifying documents and qualifying fee(if applicable) to secure their name on the ballot. In lieu of paying a qualifying fee, you may choose to qualify by petition or as a write-in candidate; write-in candidates' names do not appear on the ballot.
Our office can begin accepting qualifying forms and fees during the pre-qualifying period, which takes place 14 days prior to the official qualifying dates.(Forms and fees will then be processed on the first day of qualifying week.) All qualifying forms and fees (if applicable) must be received no later than noon on the last day of the qualifying period.
Qualifying documents and fees may be hand delivered to any of our offices during business hours or mailed to Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, Attn: Candidate Services, 2514 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619.
Qualifying Dates
Judicial Candidates: Noon, April 22, 2024 – Noon, April 26, 2024 (We will begin accepting qualifying documents and fees on April 8, 2024, as per F.S. 99.061(8))
The 2024 Judicial Qualifying Packet is now avaiable on our Qualifying Documents page.
All Other Candidates: Noon, June 10, 2024 – Noon, June 14, 2024 (We will begin accepting qualifying documents and fees on May 27, 2024, as per F.S. 99.061(8))
Qualifying Methods
Qualifying By Fee
Your qualifying fee must be paid using a check drawn on your campaign account, made payable to the Supervisor of Elections, and signed by the treasurer. These fees are due the week of qualifying, but can be turned in during the pre-qualifying period. Review the Qualifying Fee Fact Sheet for additional information.
Qualifying By Petition
The qualifying fee is waived if you qualify by petition. The number of petitions required varies by the office and is outlined on the 2024 Petition Fact Sheet. Review the Candidate Petition Handbook for more information about petition requirements and verification fees.
- Candidate Petition Form (DS-DE 104)
- Affidavit of Undue Burden - Candidate (DS-DE 19A)
Petitions and payment can be mailed to or dropped off at Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, Attn: Candidate Services, 2514 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619.
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