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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: federal
- Length of term: 6 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $174,000/year
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: U.S. Senate - FloridaFlorida State Supreme Court Justice (Retain Sasso?)Florida State Supreme Court Justice (Retain Labarga?)Florida State Supreme Court Justice (Retain Polston?)Florida State Supreme Court Justice (Retain Couriel?)...
Job description
The U.S. Senate is one of two chambers of the federal legislature. Senators are responsible for writing and passing legislation, approving presidential appointments, and ratifying treaties with foreign countries.
Eligibility requirements
Senator must be at least thirty years, have been a citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and must be an inhabitant of the state they seek to represent.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: Department of State, Division of Elections; Bureau of Election Records; Room 316, R.A. Gray Building; 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Filing phone number: 850-245-6500
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Florida Department of State's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is a qualifying fee (6% of annual position salary ($10,440) for party, 4% of annual position salary ($6960) for non-party) or; signature requirement of 119,316 signatures
FAQ
How often is U.S. Senator elected?
The position of U.S. Senator is typically elected every 6 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Florida?
Filing fee is a qualifying fee (6% of annual position salary ($10,440) for party, 4% of annual position salary ($6960) for non-party) or; signature requirement of 119,316 signatures
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Florida Department of State's office.
Where is the filing office?
Department of State, Division of Elections; Bureau of Election Records; Room 316, R.A. Gray Building; 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 850-245-6500.
How do I get started running for U.S. Senator?
You can start running for U.S. Senator by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for U.S. Senator does not include a primary or runoff election.
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