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So I decided to call the Election System of the VI, Sunny Isle STX branch, to ask if they have any information on file for the candidates who are running in the Democratic primary.
The woman told me to contact the candidates!
So I said, you don't have any information on file that the candidates are required to submit before running?
She said no.
I am not sure if she just didn't want to help me (since I called after 4pm LOL) or if they really don't have information on file.
One would think that candidates would have to submit a profile and platform in order to run???
Some only have linked in pages or fb with sparse info.
So if I cannot find any info on a candidate, they won't get my vote.
Posted : July 28, 2016 12:02 pm
Ivy Moses is still on the candidates list but she's not supposed to be as she was disqualified.
Posted : July 28, 2016 12:06 pm
WTJX will be hosting candidate forums next week, so that's the best place to get a look at the candidates. The Daily News will also have a special edition next week.
No, the candidates do not have to submit a platform. Info basically limited to name, address, residency, age, voter registration, party, etc. I don't think any US jurisdiction that vets candidates requires potential candidates to submit a platform.
Posted : July 28, 2016 12:37 pm
Too bad they don't have to submit their tax return, educational qualifications and criminal records!
Posted : July 28, 2016 12:39 pm
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Thanks ms411....I wanted to vote during the "early voting" this week, and not on August 6.
It would be nice if WTJX hosted the forums this week, and the DN ran the special this week, for those wishing to vote early.
I agree with Alana, those should be requirements for sure.
Posted : July 28, 2016 12:42 pm
No jurisdiction in the States has those requirements. I researched that last year.
The DN special edition will be published Jul 4. Candidates' deadline was yesterday. The early voting dates are always announced almost last minute so makes scheduling difficult.
Posted : July 28, 2016 12:53 pm
No jurisdiction in the States has those requirements. I researched that last year.
To run as a councilman in Mt. Dora, FL, you must file th efollowing. It is public information after filing:
Complete Packet:
Welcome Candidate Letter
Helpful Contact Information
Quick Reference Guide
Qualifications Checklist
Campaign Treasurer Designation
Statement of Candidate
Candidate Oath
Statement of Financial Interest
Election Assessment
Affidavit of Undue Burden
Affidavit of Residency
Political Signs
Reporting Calendar
Reporting Notices
Campaign Treasurer's Summary
Campaign Treasurer's Itemized Contributions
Campaign Treasurer's Expenditures
Waiver of Report
Posted : July 28, 2016 12:57 pm
I think I'll google for that qualification checklist. Thanks for the list, CruzanIron!
Posted : July 28, 2016 1:04 pm
You should send it to the Board of Elections.
Posted : July 28, 2016 1:30 pm
I looked at the FL forms. Ours are very similar, so not much difference. Intent seems to be about the same.
Posted : July 28, 2016 1:57 pm
The point is that the OP asked for copies of the forms and the BOE said they had nothing at all on file.
Posted : July 28, 2016 2:16 pm
They have them on STT because some people that I know are running told me they submitted. I told them I would be checking them after the primary. A prohect I promised myself I would do after the last election.
Posted : July 28, 2016 3:15 pm
Too bad they don't have to submit their tax return, educational qualifications and criminal records!
They do have to submit them if they have criminal records they say "perfect you can run" Now that's funny...
Posted : July 28, 2016 3:31 pm
Chuck is running again..
Posted : July 28, 2016 6:19 pm
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Chuck is running again..
I know....but she is running as an independent.
Most candidates in the VI are independent, a strategy which allows them to avoid a primary election and ensures that they are on the ballot in the general election.
Posted : July 28, 2016 6:25 pm
