Qualifying Dates & Fees
Qualifying Dates: Noon, April 20 - Noon, April 24, 2026
Qualifying papers will be accepted beginning April 6, 2026 - pursuant to Section 99.061(8), F.S.
| Judicial | U.S. Senator |
| State Attorney | U.S. Representative |
| Public Defender |
Qualifying Dates: Noon, June 8 - Noon, June 12, 2026
Qualifying papers will be accepted beginning May 26, 2026 - pursuant to Section 99.061(8), F.S.
| State Senator | County Offices |
| State Representative | Municipalities |
| Multi-Special Districts | Community Development Districts |
Qualifying Fees For 2026
Qualifying fees must be paid by a check drawn on your campaign account. The only exception is for special district candidates. Special district candidates are not required to open a campaign account if they will not be accepting any contributions or making any further expenditures (other than their qualifying fee or verification fee for candidate petitions).
| Breakdown of Fees | Partisan | Non-Partisan |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Fees | 3% | 3% |
| Election Assessment | 1% | 1% |
| Party Assessment | 2% | 0% |
| Totals | 6% | 4% |
| Office | Salary | Partisan (6%) | Non-Partisan (4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | $100,289 | $6,017.34 | 4,011.56 |
| School Board | $48,485 | N/A | $1,939.40 |
| Municipalities | Filing Fee Per Charter | 1% Election Assessment | Petition Fee Law/Charter | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of St. Augustine Commissioner (Seat 3 Mayor/Commissioner) | $25.00 | $286.10 | $2.50 | $313.60 |
| City of St. Augustine Commissioner (Not Including Seat 3) | $25.00 | $214.58 | $2.50 | $242.08 |
| City of St. Augustine Beach Commissioner | $10.00 | $92.03 | N/A | $102.03 |
| Special Districts | Qualifying Fee |
|---|---|
| Anastasia Mosquito Control District | $25.00 |
| St. Johns County Airport Authority | $25.00 |
| St. Johns Soil & Water Conservation District | $25.00 |
| Municipal Services District of Ponte Vedra Beach | $25.00 |
| St. Augustine Port, Waterway & Beach Commission | $25.00 |
| All Community Development Districts | $25.00 |
