Candidate Qualifying Handbook

1.1 Summary of 2024 Candidate Qualifying Dates (revised revised 02/08/2024)

1.1(a) 2026 Ballot Issues Deadlines (revised 02/13/25)

1.1(b) 2026 Ballot Contents (revised 04/18/2025)

1.2 2024 Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (revised 02/02/2024)

1.3 2024 Sheriff (revised 02/02/2024)

1.4 2024 Property Appraiser revised 02/02/2024)

1.5 2024 Tax Collector (revised 02/02/2024)

1.6 2024 Supervisor of Elections (revised 02/02/2024)

1.7 2024 Republican Executive Committee (revised  05/28/2024)

1.8 2024 Democratic Executive Committee (revised  06/05/2024)

1.9 2024 County Court Judge (revised 02/02/2024)

1.10 2024 Board of County Commissioners (revised 02/02/2024)

1.11 2024 Mayor (revised 02/02/2024)

1.12 2024 School Board Members (revised 02/02/2024)

1.13 2024 Community Development District Board Members (revised 05/15/2024)

1.14 2024 Community Council Members (02/02/2024)

1.15 2024 Compilation of Forms (revised 06/03/2024)

2.1 Electronic Filing of Campaign Treasurer's Reports

2.2 2025-2026 Calendar of Reporting Dates

2.3 Guidelines to a Successful Campaign Report

2.4 Vote-by-Mail Ballot Campaign Report (MD-ED 26)

2.5 Miami-Dade County Reporting of Solicitation of Contributions (MD-ED 28)

3.1 Poll Watcher Information

3.2 Political Signage Information

3.3 Wearing of Campaign Items While Voting

3.4 Voter Solicitation / Electioneering

3.5 Florida Division of Elections FAQ for Candidates

3.6 Items for Sale through the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections

3.7 List of Municipal Clerks

3.8 Precinct Cross-Reference Report

3.9 Advisory Opinion - DE 16-01 Establishing Residency

3.10 Advisory Opinion - DE 16-02 Incentives for Voting

4.1 Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances

4.2 Miami-Dade County Home Rule Amendment and Charter

4.3 Candidate Handbook on Public Financing

5.1 The Florida Election Code (August 2023)

5.2 School District Governance Laws of the State of Florida

5.3 Community Development Districts Laws of the State of Florida

5.4 Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees - Chapter 112

5.5 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook (July 2023)

5.6 Candidate Petition Handbook (June 2023)

5.7 Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees - State of Florida Commission on Ethics

5.8 Guidelines for Determining When Residency Qualifications for Office Must be Met

6.1 Code of Judicial Conduct Supreme Court of Florida
6.2 2024 Judicial Campaign Conduct Forums (January 2024)