Florida Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Florida, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Florida voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General, State Comptroller | — | 5% |
| Governor | — | 5% |
| State Senator, State Representative | — | 5% |
| U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative | — | 5% |
2026 petition deadlines
Attorney General, State Comptroller
- Primary petition opens:
- April 20, 2026
- Primary petition deadline:
- June 12, 2026
- General petition opens:
- August 19, 2026
- General petition deadline:
- June 12, 2026
- Primary election:
- August 18, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
State Senator, State Representative; U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative
- Primary petition opens:
- May 4, 2026
- Primary petition deadline:
- June 12, 2026
- Primary election:
- August 18, 2026
- General election:
- November 3, 2026
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Primary petition — signature rules
Statewide candidates: $7,538 filing fee or 1% of qualified electors statewide on petition
Primary petition — deadline rules
Filing window April 20 through June 12 noon
General petition — signature rules
Independent statewide candidates: petition with 1% of registered voters statewide
General petition — deadline rules
Independent candidates file by noon June 12
Primary petition — signature rules
Governor: $10,440 filing fee or petition with signatures equal to 1% of registered voters
Primary petition — signature rules
State Senate/House: Filing fee or petition with 1% of registered party voters in district
Primary petition — signature rules
Party filing fee or petition signatures required. US House: $10,440 or petition with 1% of registered party voters
Primary petition — deadline rules
Candidate filing deadline is noon on June 12 (120 days before primary)
General petition — signature rules
Independent candidates must collect signatures equal to 1% of registered voters in district
Frequently asked questions
How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Florida?
Florida signature requirements vary by office. Attorney General, State Comptroller: 5% of enrolled voters; Governor: 5% of enrolled voters; State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Florida?
For the 2026 cycle in Florida, the primary petition deadline is June 12, 2026, and the general petition deadline is June 12, 2026. Confirm exact dates for your office above and with your election authority.
Can I validate Florida petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Florida voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 27, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.