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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.

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IMPORTANT DATES:

General Election: November 3, 2026.

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Candidates:

District 1:

None.

District 2:

None.

District 4:

None.

Campaign Treasurer's Reports

Candidates' campaign finance reports are available through the Campaign Treasurer's Report Archive.

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FAQs

When will "Vote by Mail" ballots be mailed out to voters?

Vote by mail ballots for Military and Overseas citizens will be mailed no later than 45 days in advance of the election.

For domestic voters, the initial batch of vote by mail ballots will be mailed out between the 40^thand 33rd days prior to an election to those voters who have already requested them. Subsequent mailings will be mailed out on a daily basis as new requests are received.
Who may serve as a campaign treasurer?

Any registered voter in the state.
What is the cut-off date for an opposed candidate to receive a contribution prior to an election?

No later than midnight five (5) days prior to the election. For a Tuesday election the cut-off would be the Thursday prior to the election at midnight.
Where can I get required forms?

Chapter 106 forms, which are prescribed by the Secretary of State, are available from the Division of Elections and local supervisors of elections. NOTE: It is suggested that forms be obtained from the appropriate filing officer.
What are my responsibilities as a candidate for reporting campaign fund activities?

Each candidate is personally responsible for compliance with Chapter 106 requirements to designate a campaign treasurer, maintain records of contributions and expenditures and file campaign reports of contributions and expenditures with the appropriate filing officer. Failure to file a campaign report on the designated due date will result in a fine of $50 per day for each late day or 25% of total receipts or expenditures, whichever is greater. Fines increase for campaign reports due immediately before a primary or general election.

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