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 These guidelines are for reference only. They are not to be construed as legal advice or representation. For any particular set of facts or circumstances, refer to the applicable state, federal law, and case law, and/or consult a private attorney before drawing any legal conclusions or relying upon this information

 

Instructions                                                                                        

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  Candidate Appointment Instructions  
     
 Packet Contents  

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 Cover Letter  

  2
 
 Party Change Notice  

  3
 
 Becoming a Candidate  
4
 2020 How to Become a Candidate
 
 

  5
 
 2020 Qualifying Fees  

  6
 
 Form: DS-DE 9 (update link)
 Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and
 Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidate
 

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 Form: DS-DE 84 (update link)
 Statement of Candidate
 
   8  Form: DS-DE 83 (update link)
 Statement of Candidate for Judicial Office
 
9  
 Resource List for Potential Conflict of Interest, Resign to Run Law and Hatch Act
 
 
10
 US Office of Special Council
 Regarding State & Local Public Employees Running for Partisan Office

 
 
 11  
 Resign-to-Run Law
 
 

 12 
 
 Voter Residency in Florida  
13
 Guidelines for Determining When Residency Qualifications for Elected Office Must be Met  
 
 

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 Florida Statutes, Chapter 106, "Campaign Financing"  

 

 

 

Melissa Arnold, Okeechobee County Supervisor of Elections

304 NW 2nd Street, Room 144, Okeechobee, FL, 34972 (Historic Courthouse Building)

PHONE: (863) 763-4014 ● FAX: (863) 763-0152
EMAIL: Elections@voteokeechobee.gov

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