Filing and Qualifying for Office

If you are interested in becoming a candidate for office in Sarasota County or have questions about the information listed below, please contact the Sarasota County elections office at 941.861.8606.

Offices up for Election

Click here for a list of offices up for election in 2023 and 2024.

Qualifying Office Contacts

Federal, State, Multi-county Candidates: Florida Division of Elections

County Candidates: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections: 941.861.8606.

Municipal Candidates: Municipal Clerk (listed below) 

2023 County Qualifying Dates

Holiday Park and Tri-Par Estates Park & Recreation Districts
8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023 - 5 p.m. Friday, Jan 6, 2023

Official Email and Physical Addresses for County & Special District Candidate Qualifying

Email Address: Candidates@SarasotaVotes.gov

Physical Addresses: Supervisor of Elections Offices

Terrace Building
101 S. Washington Blvd, 7th Fl
Sarasota, FL 34236
 
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center
4000 Tamiami Trail S., Rm 114
Venice, FL 34293
 
Biscayne Plaza
13640 Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287

Additional Resources for Candidates

Ron Turner, Supervisor of Elections, Sarasota County
EMAIL: rturner@sarasotavotes.gov • OFFICE HOURS: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5 PM • MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4194 Sarasota, FL 34230-4194
SARASOTA OFFICE
Terrace Building
101 S. Washington Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34236

PHONE: (941) 861-8600
FAX: (941) 861-8609
ESPAÑOL: (833) 912-1316

VENICE OFFICE
Robert L. Anderson Administration Center
4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Rm 114
Venice, FL 34293

PHONE: (941) 861-3760
FAX: (941) 861-3770
ESPAÑOL: (833) 912-1316

NORTH PORT OFFICE
Biscayne Plaza
13640 Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287

PHONE: (941) 423-9540
FAX: (941) 423-9256
ESPAÑOL: (833) 912-1316

PLEASE NOTE: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Florida Statute 668.6076.