Each of the fifty states have two U.S. Senators. The terms of office are six years. Candidates must file qualifying papers with the Florida Division of Elections. They are subject to campaign finance laws administered by the federal government. The federal campaign finance laws differ from the Florida campaign finance laws.
Congressional terms are two years.
Candidates for these offices file papers with Florida's Division of Elections and must also file net worth statements. These candidates are subject to federal campaign finance laws which differ from Florida's campaign laws. Florida Senators are elected to four-year terms. Florida Representatives are elected to two-year terms. Both positions are subject to the party nomination process.