4/30/2010

8/24/2010 (Section 100.061, Fla. Stat. – on the Tuesday 10 weeks prior to the general election)

U.S. Senator / U.S. Representative

$10,440 (Partisan)

$6,960 (No Party)

(850) 245-6200

(850) 245-6247

Fax: (850)245-6259

Any candidate for United States Representative in 2010 who wishes to be on our active candidate list prior to qualifying for office or making ballot position need only file at any time copy of the Statement of Candidacy filed with the Federal Election Commission with the Division of Elections. Alternatively, you

may file a letter with the Division of Elections asking to be placed on our active candidate list. The letter should include the name of the candidate, address, party affiliation, office sought.  The information can be faxed (850-245-6260) or mailed to:

Division of Elections

The R. A. Gray Building, Room 316

500 South Bronough Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250

Federal candidates should also contact the Federal Election Commission for further information on campaign financing at 999 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20463 or call 1-800-424-9530.

http://elections.myflorida.com

Resident when elected

March 29 Noon, petitions for federal candidates seeking to qualify by the petition method due to supervisors of elections (Section 99.095, Fla. Stat. – before noon of the 28th day preceding the first day of the qualifying period for the office sought)

April 26 Noon, qualifying begins for all federal candidates (Section 99.061, Fla. Stat. – at any time after noon…of the 120th day prior to the primary election)

April 30 Noon, qualifying ends for all federal candidates (Section 99.061, Fla. Stat. – not later than noon of the 116th day prior to the date of the primary election)

Noon, April 26 – Noon, April 30, 2010

*Note: Qualifying papers will be accepted beginning April 12, 2010, pursuant to Section 99.061(8), F.S.

Primary Election: 8/24/2010 (Section 100.061, Fla. Stat. – on the Tuesday 10 weeks prior to the general election)