Division of Elections Announces Upcoming Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines for 2016 Candidates

Tallahassee –

The Florida Division of Elections reminds 2016 candidates registered with the Division to submit timely campaign finance reports by the following reporting dates that fall before Florida’s Primary Election on Tuesday, August 30:

2016 Candidate Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines Prior to Florida Primary Election

                                                                    Covers activities in period:

Friday                    June 10, 2016                   May 1-31, 2016

(This is the last reporting deadline prior to the qualifying period

for State Senator, State Representative, and Special Districts

beginning Noon, June 20 – Noon, June 24)

Friday                    July 1, 2016                      June 1-24, 2016

Friday                    July 15, 2016                    June 25-July 8, 2016

Friday                    July 29, 2016                    July 9-22, 2016

Friday                    August 12, 2016                July 23-29, 2016

Friday                    August 19, 2016                July 30-August 5, 2016

Friday                    August 26, 2016                August 13-25, 2016

Candidates who need assistance to submit reports are encouraged to call the Division of Elections at 850.245.6280. The complete Calendar of Reporting Dates for 2016 Candidates registered with the Division of Elections is available on the Division of Elections website.

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About the Division of Elections
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Elections supports the Secretary of State, Florida’s chief election officer, in ensuring that Florida has fair and accurate elections. The Division’s three bureaus; the Bureau of Election Records, Bureau of Voter Registration Services, and Bureau of Voting Systems Certification, have several responsibilities in the areas of legal compliance and elections administration to ensure that Florida’s election laws are uniformly interpreted and implemented. The Division also assists local Supervisors of Elections in their duties, and promotes enhanced public awareness and participation in the electoral process. For more information about Florida’s elections, visit elections.myflorida.com.