Information for Candidates

If you are interested in becoming a Candidate for a Pinellas County public office or have questions about the information listed below, please call the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Office at (727) 464-4987.

2016 CANDIDATES WHO COMPLETED QUALIFYING

County Candidate Information:

2016 Candidate Qualifications for Pinellas County Offices

2016 Candidate Reporting Period Deadlines

2016 Pinellas County Candidate Handbook (Updated February 2016)

2016 Pinellas County Campaign Finance Handbook

State Laws and Handbooks:

Florida Election Laws

State Candidate and Campaign Treasurer's Handbook

State Qualifying Handbook

Federal Qualifying Handbook

Guidelines for Determining When Residency Qualifications for Elected Office Must be Met

Candidate Data Order Information:

For voter records and other data orders call (727) 464-4958 or email soeit@votepinellas.com.

Order a copy of the voter file – by district, municipality, or the whole county
Order current or past mail ballot request information (must be a qualified candidate with opposition)
Candidates are required to file an Oath of Acquisition with the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections before placing data orders regarding mail ballot requests
Contact the SOE IT Department for additional pricing information and other data order options such as address labels