§ 106.023, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 106. CAMPAIGN FINANCING
Statement of candidate; written oath or affirmation required.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after filing the appointment of campaign treasurer and designation of campaign depository, stating that the candidate has read and understands the requirements of this chapter. Such statement shall be provided by the filing officer and shall be in substantially the following form:
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE
I, ________ , candidate for the office of ________ , have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes.
(Signature of candidate) (Date)
Willful failure to file this form is a violation of ss. 106.19(1)(c) and 106.25(3), F.S.
(2) The execution and filing of the statement of candidate does not in and of itself create a presumption that any violation of this chapter or chapter 104 is a willful violation.
(3) At the time of filing the statement of candidacy, a candidate must also provide an oath or affirmation in writing that states that he or she meets, or will meet at the time of election for the office sought or at the time of assuming the office, as applicable, all statutory and constitutional qualifications for the office sought.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 26, ch. 90-315; s. 638, ch. 95-147; s. 15, ch. 2004-252; s. 15, ch. 2008-4; s. 55, ch. 2011-40; s. 27, ch. 2026-26.
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The Florida Statutes
- Fla. Stat. ch. 104ELECTION CODE: VIOLATIONS; PENALTIESPrinted as chapter 104
- Fla. Stat. ch. 106CAMPAIGN FINANCINGPrinted as Chapter 106
- § 106.19, Fla. Stat.Violations by candidates, persons connected with campaigns, and political committees.Printed as ss. 106.19(1)(c) and 106.25(3)
- § 106.25, Fla. Stat.Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission; disposition of findings.Printed as ss. 106.19(1)(c) and 106.25(3)
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