Non-Partisan Judicial Elections
The Washington County Supervisor of Elections office is a public entity governed by Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes regarding public records. E-mail communications sent to this office are subject to disclosure under these laws. Florida law considers e-mail addresses to be public records. If you prefer not to have your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, please contact this office by phone or in writing instead of email.
Candidates for the Florida Supreme Court and District Courts of Appeal will appear on the ballot in the general election for a vote on their retention. Candidates for circuit and county court judge will appear on the primary ballot and on the general election ballot, if necessary. (see section 105.041, Florida Statutes)
How To Report Election Law Violations
Violations relating to chapters 104 and 106 and section 105.071, Florida Statutes, should be reported by sworn written complaint to the Florida Elections Commission, Suite 224 Collins Building, 107 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050, 850-922-4539.
The Florida Elections Commission is an entity not aligned or affiliated with the Department of State, Division of Elections. (see section 106.25, Florida Statutes)
Violations of either the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the HelpAmerica Vote Act of 2002, or any irregularities or fraud involving voter registration, candidate or issue petitions, removal procedures, or voting under the Florida Election Code should be reported in writing to the Division of Elections, Room 316, R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050, 850-245-6200.
All other violations should be reported to the local state attorney. (see sections 97.012(15), 97.023, and 97.028, Florida Statutes)