The City of Punta Gorda’s Candidate Packet is designed to supplement materials published by the State of Florida. The 2026 Candidate Packet is now available, with hardcopies provided to interested parties who make an appointment to review the printed materials with the City Clerk. Please find below links to State forms and publications included in the Candidate Packet.

Candidate Forms and Information

State forms are available through the Florida Division of Elections and the Florida Commission on Ethics. Please find below links to a selection of useful State forms and publications.

• DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates

• DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate

• DS-DE 302 NP, Nonpartisan Office

• DS-DE 12, Campaign Treasurer’s Report Summary

• DS-DE 13, Campaign Treasurer’s Report – Itemized Contributions

• DS-DE 14, Campaign Treasurer’s Report – Itemized Expenditures

• DS-DE 86, Request for Return of Contribution

• DS-DE 87, Waiver of Report

• DS-DE 125, Designation of Poll Watchers

• Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook

• Florida Election Code

• Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees

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