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FL Stat § 104.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.17 - Voting in Person After Casting Vote-by-Mail Ballot.

104.17 Voting in person after casting vote-by-mail ballot.—Any person who willfully votes or attempts to vote both in person and by vote-by-mail ballot at any election is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 1, ch. 22014, 1943; s. 1, ch. 25385, 1949; s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 7, ch. 65-379; s. 36, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 39, ch. 2016-37.Note.—Former s. 101.11.
FL Stat § 104.18 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.18 - Casting More Than One Ballot at Any Election.

104.18 Casting more than one ballot at any election.—Except as provided in s. 101.6952, whoever willfully votes more than one ballot at any election commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 8, ch. 65-379; s. 37, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 4, ch. 2011-162.
FL Stat § 104.185 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.185 - Petitions; Knowingly Signing More Than Once; Signing Another Person’s Name or a Fictitious Name.

104.185 Petitions; knowingly signing more than once; signing another person’s name or a fictitious name.—(1) A person who knowingly signs a petition or petitions for a candidate, a minor political party, or an issue more than one time commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) A person who signs another person’s name or a fictitious name to any petition to secure ballot position for a candidate, a minor political party, or an issue commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 77-178; s. 6, ch. 91-224; s. 23, ch. 97-13.
FL Stat § 104.186 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.186 - Initiative Petitions; Violations.

104.186 Initiative petitions; violations.—A person who compensates a petition circulator as defined in s. 97.021 based on the number of petition forms gathered commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. This section does not prohibit employment relationships that do not base payment on the number of signatures collected.History.—s. 4, ch. 2019-64.
FL Stat § 104.187 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.187 - Initiative Petitions; Registration.

104.187 Initiative petitions; registration.—A person who violates s. 100.371(3) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 5, ch. 2019-64.
FL Stat § 104.19 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.19 - Using Stickers or Rubber Stamps or Carrying Certain Items in Voting Booth; Penalty.

104.19 Using stickers or rubber stamps or carrying certain items in voting booth; penalty.—(1)(a) It is unlawful for any person casting a ballot at any election to use stickers or rubber stamps or to carry into a voting booth any mechanical device, paper, or memorandum which might be used to affect adversely the normal election process.(b) In casting a write-in ballot, the elector shall cast the same in his or her own handwriting or in the handwriting of an authorized person aiding him or her.(2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 7, ch. 25187, 1949; s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 1, ch. 70-136; s. 39, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 16, ch. 81-105; s. 622, ch. 95-147.Note.—Former s. 99.201.
FL Stat § 104.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.20 - Ballot Not to Be Seen, and Other Offenses.

104.20 Ballot not to be seen, and other offenses.—Any elector who, except as provided by law, allows his or her ballot to be seen by any person; takes or removes, or attempts to take or remove, any ballot from the polling place before the close of the polls; places any mark on his or her ballot by which it may be identified; endeavors to induce any elector to show how he or she voted; aids or attempts to aid any elector unlawfully; or prints or procures to be printed, or has in his or her possession, any copies of any ballot prepared to be voted is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 55, ch. 4328, 1895; s. 2, ch. 4536, 1897; GS 3835; RGS 5897; CGL 8161; s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 40, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 623, ch. 95-147; s. 19, ch. 2002-281.Note.—Former s. 99.34.
FL Stat § 104.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.21 - Changing Electors’ Ballots.

104.21 Changing electors’ ballots.—Whoever fraudulently changes or attempts to change the vote or ballot of any elector, by which actions such elector is prevented from voting such ballot or from voting such ballot as the elector intended, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 10, ch. 65-379; s. 41, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 624, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 104.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.22 - Stealing and Destroying Records, etc., of Election.

104.22 Stealing and destroying records, etc., of election.—Any person who is guilty of stealing, willfully and wrongfully breaking, destroying, mutilating, defacing, or unlawfully moving or securing and detaining the whole or any part of any ballot box or any record tally sheet or copy thereof, returns, or any other paper or document provided for, or who fraudulently makes any entry or alteration therein except as provided by law, or who permits any other person so to do, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 11, ch. 65-379; s. 42, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 104.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.23 - Disclosing How Elector Votes.

104.23 Disclosing how elector votes.—Any election official or person assisting any elector who willfully discloses how any elector voted, except upon trial in court, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 12, ch. 65-379; s. 43, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 104.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.24 - Penalty for Assuming Name.

104.24 Penalty for assuming name.—A person may not, in connection with any part of the election process, fraudulently call himself or herself, or fraudulently pass by, any other name than the name by which the person is registered or fraudulently use the name of another in voting. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 57, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 360, 5913; CGL 417, 8177; s. 4, ch. 22014, 1943; s. 1, ch. 25385, 1949; s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 13, ch. 65-379; s. 44, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 625, ch. 95-147; s. 31, ch. 98-129.Note.—Former ss. 101.14, 102.53.
FL Stat § 104.26 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.26 - Penalty for Destroying Ballot or Booth, Etc.

104.26 Penalty for destroying ballot or booth, etc.—Any person who wrongfully, during or before an election, removes, tears down, destroys, or defaces any ballot, booth, compartment, or other convenience provided for the purpose of enabling the elector to prepare his or her ballot, or any card for the instruction of the voter, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 46, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 626, ch. 95-147.
FL Stat § 104.271 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.271 - False or Malicious Charges Against, or False Statements About, Opposing Candidates; Penalty.

104.271 False or malicious charges against, or false statements about, opposing candidates; penalty.—(1) Any candidate who, in a primary election or other election, willfully charges an opposing candidate participating in such election with a violation of any provision of this code, which charge is known by the candidate making such charge to be false or malicious, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 and, in addition, after conviction shall be disqualified to hold office.(2) Any candidate who, in a primary election or other election, with actual malice makes or causes to be made any statement about an opposing candidate which is false is guilty of a violation of this code. An aggrieved candidate may file a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to s. 106.25. The commission shall adopt rules to provide an expedited hearing of complaints filed under this subsection. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 against any candidate found in violation of this subsection, which shall be deposited to the account of the General Revenue Fund of the state.History.—s. 44, ch. 28156, 1953; s. 48, ch. 71-136; s. 27, ch. 77-104; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 1, ch. 85-210; s. 627, ch. 95-147; s. 44, ch. 97-13.
FL Stat § 104.2715 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.2715 - False Representations of Military Service; Penalty.

104.2715 False representations of military service; penalty.—(1) A candidate who, in a primary or other election, falsely represents, directly or indirectly, that he or she served or is currently serving in the military, whether active duty, reserve, or National Guard, commits a violation of the Florida Election Code.(2) Any person may file a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to s. 106.25 alleging a violation of subsection (1).(3) The commission shall adopt rules to provide an expedited hearing of complaints filed under subsection (2), or, in cases referred to the Division of Administrative Hearings pursuant to s. 106.25(5), the director shall assign an administrative law judge to provide an expedited hearing.(4) Notwithstanding any other law, the commission or administrative law judge shall assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 against any candidate who is found to have violated subsection (1), which shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.History.—s. 1, ch. 2011-148.
FL Stat § 104.29 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.29 - Inspectors Refusing to Allow Watchers While Ballots Are Counted.

104.29 Inspectors refusing to allow watchers while ballots are counted.—The inspectors or other election officials at the polling place shall, after the polls close, allow as many as three persons near to them to see whether the ballots are being reconciled correctly. Any official who denies this privilege or interferes therewith commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 51, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 53, ch. 79-400; s. 50, ch. 2011-40.
FL Stat § 104.30 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.30 - Voting System; Unlawful Possession; Tampering.

104.30 Voting system; unlawful possession; tampering.—(1) Any unauthorized person who unlawfully has possession of any voting system, components, or key thereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) Any person who tampers or attempts to tamper with or destroy any voting system or equipment with the intention of interfering with the election process or the results thereof is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 26, ch. 13893, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 8202(1); s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 17, ch. 65-379; s. 52, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 29, ch. 2001-40.Note.—Former s. 100.28.
FL Stat § 104.32 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.32 - Supervisor of Elections; Delivery of Books to Successor.

104.32 Supervisor of elections; delivery of books to successor.—Any supervisor of elections who willfully fails or refuses promptly to comply with the demand of his or her successor for the delivery of registration books, papers, and blanks connected with his or her office is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 8, ch. 3879, 1889; RS 2779; s. 9, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 3820; RGS 5881; CGL 8144; s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 2, ch. 65-60; s. 54, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 629, ch. 95-147.Note.—Former s. 98.21.
FL Stat § 104.39 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.39 - Witnesses as to Violations.

104.39 Witnesses as to violations.—Any person who violates any provision of this code shall be a competent witness against any other person so violating and may be compelled to attend and testify as any other person. The testimony given shall not be used in any prosecution or criminal proceeding against the person so testifying, except in a prosecution for perjury.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 35, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 104.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.41 - Violations Not Otherwise Provided For.

104.41 Violations not otherwise provided for.—Any violation of this code not otherwise provided for is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 61, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 104.42 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.42 - Fraudulent Registration and Illegal Voting; Investigation.

104.42 Fraudulent registration and illegal voting; investigation.—(1) The supervisor of elections is authorized to investigate fraudulent registrations and illegal voting and to report his or her findings to the local state attorney and the Florida Elections Commission.(2) The board of county commissioners in any county may appropriate funds to the supervisor of elections for the purpose of investigating fraudulent registrations and illegal voting.History.—ss. 12, 14, ch. 17899, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 369(4); s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 32, ch. 98-129.Note.—Former s. 100.40.
FL Stat § 104.43 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 104 - Election Code: Violations; Penalties|104.43 - Grand Juries; Special Investigation.

104.43 Grand juries; special investigation.—The grand jury in any circuit shall, upon the request of any candidate or qualified voter, make a special investigation when it convenes during a campaign preceding any election day to determine whether there is any violation of the provisions of this code, and shall return indictments when sufficient ground is found.History.—s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 35, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 105.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 105 - Nonpartisan Elections|105.011 - Definitions.

105.011 Definitions.—(1) As used in this chapter, the term “judicial office” includes the office of:(a) Justice of the Supreme Court.(b) Judge of a district court of appeal.(c) Judge of a circuit court.(d) County court judge.(2) A judicial office is a nonpartisan office, and a candidate for election or retention thereto is prohibited from campaigning or qualifying for such an office based on party affiliation.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-49; s. 1, ch. 72-310; s. 36, ch. 77-175.
FL Stat § 105.041 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 105 - Nonpartisan Elections|105.041 - Form of Ballot.

105.041 Form of ballot.—(1) BALLOTS.—The names of candidates for nonpartisan office which appear on the ballot at the primary election shall be grouped together on a separate portion of the ballot or on a separate ballot. The names of candidates for election to nonpartisan office which appear on the ballot at the general election and the names of justices and judges seeking retention to office shall be grouped together on a separate portion of the general election ballot.(2) LISTING OF CANDIDATES.—The order of nonpartisan offices appearing on the ballot shall be determined by the Department of State. The names of candidates for election to each nonpartisan office shall be listed in alphabetical order. With respect to retention of justices and judges, the question “Shall Justice (or Judge) (name of justice or judge) of the (name of the court) be retained in office?” shall appear on the ballot in alphabetical order and thereafter the words “Yes” and “No.”(3) REFERENCE TO PARTY AFFILIATION PROHIBITED.—No reference to political party affiliation shall appear on any ballot with respect to any nonpartisan office or candidate.(4) WRITE-IN CANDIDATES.—Space shall be made available on the general election ballot for an elector to write in the name of a write-in candidate for judge of a circuit court or county court or member of a school board if a candidate has qualified as a write-in candidate for such office pursuant to s. 105.031. This subsection shall not apply to the offices of justices and judges seeking retention.History.—s. 4, ch. 71-49; s. 38, ch. 77-175; s. 55, ch. 79-400; s. 1, ch. 80-305; s. 18, ch. 81-105; s. 4, ch. 99-326; s. 3, ch. 99-355; s. 2, ch. 2000-361; s. 22, ch. 2005-286; s. 34, ch. 2008-95.
FL Stat § 105.051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 105 - Nonpartisan Elections|105.051 - Determination of Election or Retention to Office.

105.051 Determination of election or retention to office.—(1) ELECTION.—In circuits and counties holding elections:(a) The name of an unopposed candidate for the office of circuit judge, county court judge, or member of a school board shall not appear on any ballot, and such candidate shall be deemed to have voted for himself or herself at the general election.(b) If two or more candidates, neither of whom is a write-in candidate, qualify for such an office, the names of those candidates shall be placed on the ballot at the primary election. If any candidate for such office receives a majority of the votes cast for such office in the primary election, the name of the candidate who receives such majority shall not appear on any other ballot unless a write-in candidate has qualified for such office. An unopposed candidate shall be deemed to have voted for himself or herself at the general election. If no candidate for such office receives a majority of the votes cast for such office in the primary election, the names of the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes for such office shall be placed on the general election ballot. If more than two candidates receive an equal and highest number of votes, the name of each candidate receiving an equal and highest number of votes shall be placed on the general election ballot. In any contest in which there is a tie for second place and the candidate placing first did not receive a majority of the votes cast for such office, the name of the candidate placing first and the name of each candidate tying for second shall be placed on the general election ballot.(c) The candidate who receives the highest number of votes cast for the office in the general election shall be elected to such office. If the vote at the general election results in a tie, the outcome shall be determined by lot.(2) RETENTION.—With respect to any justice or judge who qualifies to run for retention in office, the question prescribed in s. 105.041(2) shall be placed on the ballot at the general election. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on such question within the territorial jurisdiction of the court vote for retention, the justice or judge shall be retained for a term of 6 years commencing on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January following the general election. If less than a majority of the qualified electors voting on such question within the territorial jurisdiction of the court vote for retention, a vacancy shall exist in such office upon the expiration of the term being served by the justice or judge.History.—s. 5, ch. 71-49; s. 38, ch. 77-175; s. 19, ch. 81-105; s. 632, ch. 95-147; s. 5, ch. 99-326; s. 4, ch. 99-355; s. 23, ch. 2005-286.
FL Stat § 105.061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 105 - Nonpartisan Elections|105.061 - Electors Qualified to Vote.

105.061 Electors qualified to vote.—(1) Each qualified elector of the territorial jurisdiction of a court shall be eligible to vote for a candidate for each judicial office of such court or, in the case of a justice or a judge seeking retention, for or against retention of such justice or judge.(2) The election of members of a school board shall be by vote of the qualified electors as prescribed in chapter 1001.History.—s. 6, ch. 71-49; s. 38, ch. 77-175; s. 6, ch. 99-326; s. 5, ch. 99-355; s. 887, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 105.071 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title IX - Electors and Elections|Chapter 105 - Nonpartisan Elections|105.071 - Candidates for Judicial Office; Limitations on Political Activity.

105.071 Candidates for judicial office; limitations on political activity.—A candidate for judicial office shall not:(1) Participate in any partisan political party activities, except that such candidate may register to vote as a member of any political party and may vote in any party primary for candidates for nomination of the party in which she or he is registered to vote.(2) Campaign as a member of any political party.(3) Publicly represent or advertise herself or himself as a member of any political party.(4) Endorse any candidate.(5) Make political speeches other than in the candidate’s own behalf.(6) Make contributions to political party funds.(7) Accept contributions from any political party.(8) Solicit contributions for any political party.(9) Accept or retain a place on any political party committee.(10) Make any contribution to any person, group, or organization for its endorsement to judicial office.(11) Agree to pay all or any part of any advertisement sponsored by any person, group, or organization wherein the candidate may be endorsed for judicial office by any such person, group, or organization.A candidate for judicial office or retention therein who violates the provisions of this section is liable for a civil fine of up to $1,000 to be determined by the Florida Elections Commission.History.—s. 7, ch. 71-49; s. 2, ch. 72-310; s. 38, ch. 77-175; s. 633, ch. 95-147; s. 7, ch. 99-326.