Candidate Qualifications

• Be a resident of the City of Belleview and have lived in the City of Belleview for one (1) year immediately preceding the date of election
• Resident of the State of Florida and a citizen of the United States
• Qualified to vote in city, county, and national elections
• 18 years of age or older
• Paid City qualifying fee which is 3% of the elected official's annual salary; Paid state election assessment fee which is 1% of the elected official's annual salary

2026 Information Coming Soon!

QUALIFYING PERIOD - TBD

 Election Schedule - Click this link for election Schedule (when live)

  Candidate Information

• 2024 Candidate Introduction Packet 
• 2024 Campaign Finance Reporting Schedule
• Resolution 24-08 Election Qualifying Dates
• Article II Section of City Charter regarding Mayor 
• Article III Section of City Charter regarding City Commissioners 
• Article V Section of City Charter regarding City Elections
• Marion County Data Request
• 2024 Voter Guide
• 2024 Guide to Sunshine Code of Ethics
• Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook

Election Laws

• Election Laws
• Florida Statue Chapter 97 to Chapter 106
• City of Belleview Ordinance 2014-13 and Ordinance 99.092 Qualifying Fees
• City of Belleview Ordinance 2014-13 and Ordinance 99.092 Qualifying Fees part II
• City of Belleview Ordinance 2008-21 Election Signs

Candidate Qualifying and Required Documents

• Appointment of Campaign Treasurer (DS - DE 9)
• Notice of Candidacy 
• Candidate Petition (Form DSDE104)
• Candidate Oath (Form DS-DE 302 NP)
• Sample Form 1  2023 Statement of Financial Interest (Filed Electronically on Webpage) 
• Statement of Candidate (DS-DE 84)
• Nickname Affidavit

UPON QUALIFICATION

• Candidate Financial Report System
• Campaign Finance System

Helpful Websites

• Florida Commission on Ethics

• Marion County Supervisor of Elections

• Florida Department of State, Division of Elections

• Candidate Financial Reporting Log in