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FL Stat § 99.09651 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 99 - Candidates|99.09651 - Signature Requirements for Ballot Position in Year of Apportionment.

99.09651 Signature requirements for ballot position in year of apportionment.—(1) In a year of apportionment, any candidate for representative to Congress, state Senate, or state House of Representatives seeking ballot position by the petition process prescribed in s. 99.095 shall obtain at least the number of signatures equal to one-third of 1 percent of the ideal population for the district of the office being sought.(2) For the purposes of this section, “ideal population” means the total population of the state based upon the most recent decennial census divided by the number of districts for representative to Congress, state Senate, or state House of Representatives. For the purposes of this section, ideal population shall be calculated as of July 1 of the year prior to apportionment. The ideal population for a state Senate district and a state representative district shall be calculated by dividing the total population of the state by 40 for a state Senate district and by dividing by 120 for a state representative district.(3) Signatures may be obtained from any registered voter in Florida regardless of party affiliation or district boundaries.(4) Petitions shall state the name of the office the candidate is seeking, but shall not include a district number.(5) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all requirements and procedures relating to the petition process shall conform to the requirements and procedures in nonapportionment years.History.—s. 3, ch. 91-107; s. 4, ch. 99-318; s. 17, ch. 2005-277.
FL Stat § 99.103 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 99 - Candidates|99.103 - Department of State to Remit Part of Filing Fees and Party Assessments of Candidates to State Executive Committee.

99.103 Department of State to remit part of filing fees and party assessments of candidates to state executive committee.—(1) If more than three-fourths of the full authorized membership of the state executive committee of any party was elected at the last previous election for such members and if such party is declared by the Department of State to have recorded on the registration books of the counties, as of the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January prior to the primary election in general election years, 5 percent of the total registration of such counties when added together, such committee shall receive, for the purpose of meeting its expenses, all filing fees collected by the Department of State from its candidates less an amount equal to 15 percent of the filing fees, which amount the Department of State shall deposit in the General Revenue Fund of the state.(2) Not later than 20 days after the close of qualifying in even-numbered years, the Department of State shall remit 95 percent of all filing fees, less the amount deposited in general revenue pursuant to subsection (1), or party assessments that may have been collected by the department to the respective state executive committees of the parties complying with subsection (1). Party assessments collected by the Department of State shall be remitted to the appropriate state executive committee, irrespective of other requirements of this section, provided such committee is duly organized under the provisions of chapter 103. The remainder of filing fees or party assessments collected by the Department of State shall be remitted to the appropriate state executive committees not later than the date of the primary election.History.—s. 1, ch. 29935, 1955; s. 24, ch. 57-1; s. 1, ch. 57-62; s. 4, ch. 57-166; s. 1, ch. 69-295; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 11, ch. 77-175; s. 2, ch. 83-251; s. 4, ch. 91-107; s. 14, ch. 97-13; s. 10, ch. 2005-286.
FL Stat § 99.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 99 - Candidates|99.121 - Department of State to Certify Nominations to Supervisors of Elections.

99.121 Department of State to certify nominations to supervisors of elections.—The Department of State shall certify to the supervisor of elections of each county affected by a candidacy for office the names of persons nominated to such office. The names of such persons shall be printed by the supervisor of elections upon the ballot in their proper place as provided by law.History.—s. 30, ch. 4328, 1895; s. 10, ch. 4537, 1897; GS 215, 3824; s. 54, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 259, 358, 5885; CGL 315, 415, 8148; s. 11, ch. 26329, 1949; s. 3, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 5, ch. 57-166; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 11, ch. 77-175.Note.—Former ss. 99.13, 102.51.
FL Stat § 100.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.011 - Opening and Closing of Polls, All Elections; Expenses.

100.011 Opening and closing of polls, all elections; expenses.—(1) The polls shall be open at the voting places at 7:00 a.m., on the day of the election, and shall be kept open until 7:00 p.m., of the same day, and the time shall be regulated by the customary time in standard use in the county seat of the locality. The inspectors shall make public proclamation of the opening and closing of the polls. During the election and canvass of the votes, the ballot box shall not be concealed. Any elector who is in line at the time of the official closing of the polls shall be allowed to cast a vote in the election.(2) The time of opening and closing of the polls shall be observed in all elections held in this state, including municipal and school elections.(3) The expenses of holding all elections for county and state offices necessarily incurred shall be paid out of the treasury of the county or state, as the case may be, in the same manner and by the same officers as in general elections.(4)(a) The provisions of any special law to the contrary notwithstanding, the expenses of holding a special district or community development district election, or the district’s proportionate share of regular election costs, as the case may be, shall be paid out of the district’s treasury and in the same manner as in general elections. This subsection applies to any district, whether created by or pursuant to special or general law, which is a special district as defined in s. 200.001(8)(c) or a community development district as defined in s. 190.003(6).(b) The provisions of any special law to the contrary notwithstanding, the supervisor of elections may impose an interest penalty on any amount due and owing to him or her from a special district or community development district if payment is not made within 30 days from receipt of the bill or within 10 working days of the required time authorized by interlocal agreement. The rate of such interest shall be the rate established pursuant to s. 55.03.(c) The provisions of any special law to the contrary notwithstanding, all independent and dependent special district elections, with the exception of community development district elections, shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of ss. 189.04 and 189.041.History.—s. 23, ch. 3879, 1889; RS 177; s. 27, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 209; s. 8, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 253, 306; CGL 309, 362; ss. 1, 2, ch. 20409, 1941; ss. 1, 2, ch. 22739, 1945; s. 4, ch. 25384, 1949; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 6, ch. 87-363; s. 53, ch. 89-169; s. 543, ch. 95-147; s. 4, ch. 96-327; s. 18, ch. 2005-277; s. 56, ch. 2014-22.Note.—Former ss. 99.07, 102.08.
FL Stat § 100.021 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.021 - Notice of General Election.

100.021 Notice of general election.—The Department of State shall, in any year in which a general election is held, make out a notice stating what offices and vacancies are to be filled at the general election in the state, and in each county and district thereof. During the 30 days prior to the beginning of qualifying, the Department of State shall have the notice published two times in a newspaper of general circulation in each county; and, in counties in which there is no newspaper of general circulation, it shall send to the sheriff a notice of the offices and vacancies to be filled at such general election by the qualified voters of the sheriff’s county or any district thereof, and the sheriff shall have at least five copies of the notice posted in conspicuous places in the county.History.—s. 5, ch. 3879, 1889; RS 159; s. 6, ch. 4328, 1895; s. 4, ch. 4537, 1897; GS 176; RGS 220; CGL 255; s. 1, ch. 25383, 1949; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 3, ch. 83-251; s. 544, ch. 95-147.Note.—Former s. 98.06.
FL Stat § 100.025 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.025 - Citizens Residing Overseas; Notice of Elections.

100.025 Citizens residing overseas; notice of elections.—A citizen of this state who is residing overseas may notify the supervisor of elections in the county where he or she is registered of his or her overseas address; and, thereafter, the supervisor shall notify such citizen at least 90 days prior to regular primary and general elections and when possible prior to any special election so that such citizen may follow the procedures for voting by mail provided by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 67-454; s. 8, ch. 69-280; s. 3, ch. 77-175; s. 16, ch. 81-304; s. 4, ch. 89-338; s. 16, ch. 94-224; s. 1389, ch. 95-147; s. 8, ch. 2016-37.Note.—Former s. 97.0631.
FL Stat § 100.031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.031 - General Election.

100.031 General election.—A general election shall be held in each county on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year to choose a successor to each elective federal, state, county, and district officer whose term will expire before the next general election and, except as provided in the State Constitution, to fill each vacancy in elective office for the unexpired portion of the term.History.—s. 2, ch. 3879, 1889; RS 155; s. 2, ch. 4328, 1895; s. 1, ch. 4537, 1897; GS 171; RGS 216; CGL 251; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 12, ch. 77-175.Note.—Former s. 98.04.
FL Stat § 100.032 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.032 - Election Preparation Report; General Election.

100.032 Election preparation report; general election.—Each supervisor of elections must post a report on his or her official website at least 3 months before a general election which outlines preparations for the upcoming general election. The report must include, at a minimum, the following elements: the anticipated staffing levels during the early voting period, on election day and after election day; and the anticipated amount of automatic tabulating equipment at each early voting site and polling place.History.—s. 2, ch. 2013-57.
FL Stat § 100.051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.051 - Candidate’s Name on General Election Ballot.

100.051 Candidate’s name on general election ballot.—The supervisor of elections of each county shall print on ballots to be used in the county at the next general election the names of candidates who have been nominated by a political party and the candidates who have otherwise obtained a position on the general election ballot in compliance with the requirements of this code.History.—s. 53, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 357; CGL 414; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 3, ch. 70-269; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 21, ch. 2007-30.Note.—Former s. 102.50.
FL Stat § 100.061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.061 - Primary Election.

100.061 Primary election.—In each year in which a general election is held, a primary election for nomination of candidates of political parties shall be held on the Tuesday 11 weeks prior to the general election. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast in each contest in the primary election shall be declared nominated for such office. If two or more candidates receive an equal and highest number of votes for the same office, such candidates shall draw lots to determine which candidate is nominated.History.—s. 5, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 303; CGL 359; s. 2, ch. 13761, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17897, 1937; s. 7, ch. 26329, 1949; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 1, ch. 57-166; s. 1, ch. 59-4; s. 1, ch. 69-1745; s. 4, ch. 83-251; s. 11, ch. 2005-286; s. 22, ch. 2007-30; s. 20, ch. 2011-40; s. 3, ch. 2013-57; s. 6, ch. 2019-162.Note.—Former s. 102.05.
FL Stat § 100.081 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.081 - Nomination of County Commissioners at Primary Election.

100.081 Nomination of county commissioners at primary election.—The primary election shall provide for the nomination of county commissioners by the qualified electors of such county at the time and place set for voting on other county officers.History.—s. 63, ch. 6469, 1913; s. 10, ch. 6874, 1915; RGS 362; CGL 419; s. 18, ch. 13761, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 424(2); s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 11, ch. 69-216; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 12, ch. 2005-286.Note.—Former s. 102.55.
FL Stat § 100.101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.101 - Special Elections and Special Primary Elections.

100.101 Special elections and special primary elections.—A special election or special primary election shall be held in the following cases:(1) If no person has been elected at a general election to fill an office which was required to be filled by election at such general election.(2) If a vacancy occurs in the office of state senator or member of the state house of representatives.(3) If it is necessary to elect presidential electors, by reason of the offices of President and Vice President both having become vacant.(4) If a vacancy occurs in the office of member from Florida of the House of Representatives of Congress.History.—s. 4, ch. 3879, 1889; RS 158; s. 5, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 175; RGS 219; CGL 254; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 3, ch. 83-15; s. 19, ch. 2005-277; s. 21, ch. 2011-40.Note.—Former s. 98.08.
FL Stat § 100.102 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.102 - Cost of Special Elections and Special Primary Elections to Be Incurred by the State.

100.102 Cost of special elections and special primary elections to be incurred by the state.—Whenever any special election or special primary election is held as required in s. 100.101, each county incurring expenses resulting from such special election or special primary election shall be reimbursed by the state. Reimbursement shall be based upon actual expenses as filed by the supervisor of elections with the county governing body. The Department of State shall verify the expenses of each special election and each special primary election and authorize payment for reimbursement to each county affected.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-120; s. 12, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 100.141 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.141 - Notice of Special Election to Fill Any Vacancy in Office.

100.141 Notice of special election to fill any vacancy in office.—(1) Whenever a special election is required to fill any vacancy in office, the Governor, after consultation with the Secretary of State, shall issue an order declaring on what day the election shall be held and deliver the order to the Department of State.(2) The Department of State shall prepare a notice stating what offices are to be filled in the special election, the dates set for the special primary election and the special election, the dates fixed for qualifying for office, the dates fixed for qualifying by the petition process pursuant to s. 99.095, and the dates fixed for filing campaign expense statements.(3) The department shall deliver a copy of such notice to the supervisor of elections of each county in which the special election is to be held. The supervisor shall have the notice published two times in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days prior to the first day set for qualifying for office. If such a newspaper is not published within the period set forth, the supervisor shall post at least five copies of the notice in conspicuous places in the county not less than 10 days prior to the first date set for qualifying.History.—s. 6, ch. 3879, 1889; RS 160; s. 7, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 177; RGS 221; CGL 256; s. 3, ch. 25383, 1949; s. 1, ch. 26329, 1949; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 14, ch. 90-315; s. 13, ch. 99-318; s. 21, ch. 2005-277; s. 14, ch. 2005-286.Note.—Former s. 98.10.
FL Stat § 100.151 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.151 - Special Elections Called by Local Governing Bodies, Notice.

100.151 Special elections called by local governing bodies, notice.—County commissioners or the governing authority of a municipality shall not call any special election until notice is given to the supervisor of elections and his or her consent obtained as to a date when the registration books can be available.History.—s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 2, ch. 65-60; s. 16, ch. 89-338; s. 547, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 100.161 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.161 - Filling Vacancy of United States Senators.

100.161 Filling vacancy of United States Senators.—Should a vacancy happen in the representation of this state in the Senate of the United States, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill such vacancy at the next general election; and the Governor may make a temporary appointment until the vacancy is filled by election.History.—s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 17, ch. 28156, 1953; s. 12, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 100.181 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.181 - Determination of Person Elected.

100.181 Determination of person elected.—The person receiving the highest number of votes cast in a general or special election for an office shall be elected to the office. In case two or more persons receive an equal and highest number of votes for the same office, such persons shall draw lots to determine who shall be elected to the office.History.—s. 7, ch. 20872, 1941; s. 4, ch. 26329, 1949; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 24, ch. 77-104; s. 12, ch. 77-175.Note.—Former s. 98.49.
FL Stat § 100.191 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.191 - General Election Laws Applicable to Special Elections; Returns.

100.191 General election laws applicable to special elections; returns.—All laws that are applicable to general elections are applicable to special elections or special primary elections to fill a vacancy in office or nomination. The Elections Canvassing Commission shall immediately, upon receipt of returns from the county in which a special election is held, proceed to canvass the returns and determine and declare the result thereof.History.—s. 6, ch. 20872, 1941; s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 24, ch. 2007-30.Note.—Former s. 98.48.
FL Stat § 100.201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.201 - Referendum Required Before Issuing Bonds.

100.201 Referendum required before issuing bonds.—Whenever any county, district, or municipality is by law given power to issue bonds which are required to be approved by referendum, such bonds shall be issued only after the same have been approved by the majority of votes cast by those persons eligible to vote in such referendum. The election costs of such referendum shall be paid in whole or in part, as the case may be, out of the county, district, or municipal treasury.History.—s. 1, ch. 14715, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 457(1); s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 3, ch. 69-377; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 7, ch. 87-363.Note.—Former s. 103.01.
FL Stat § 100.211 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.211 - Power to Call Bond Referendum; Notice Required.

100.211 Power to call bond referendum; notice required.—The board of county commissioners or the governing authority of any district or municipality may call a bond referendum under this code. In the event any referendum is called to decide whether a majority of the electors participating are in favor of the issuance of bonds in the county, district, or municipality, the board of county commissioners, or the governing authority of the municipality or district, shall by resolution order the bond referendum to be held in the county, district, or municipality and shall give notice of the election in the manner prescribed by s. 100.342.History.—s. 2, ch. 14715, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 457(2); s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 4, ch. 69-377; s. 12, ch. 77-175.Note.—Former s. 103.02.
FL Stat § 100.221 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections|100.221 - General Election Laws to Govern Bond Referenda.

100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.—The laws governing the holding of general elections are applicable to bond referenda, except as provided in ss. 100.201-100.351. A county, district, or municipality is not required to offer early voting for a bond referendum that is not held in conjunction with a county or state election. The places for voting in a bond referendum shall be the same as the places for voting in general elections when a bond referendum is held in the county or district; however, when a bond referendum is held in a municipality, the polling places shall be the same as in other municipal elections.History.—s. 8, ch. 14715, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 457(8); s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 12, ch. 77-175; s. 12, ch. 2008-95.Note.—Former s. 103.08.