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.

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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) 

• City of North Port: 941.429.7270, htaylor@cityofnorthport.com (Clerk: Heather Taylor)
• City of Sarasota: 941.263.6461, shayla.griggs@sarasotafl.gov (Clerk: Shayla Griggs)
• City of Venice: 941.882.7390, kmichaels@venicefl.gov (Clerk: Kelly Michaels)
• Town of Longboat Key: 941.316.1999, tshinkle@longboatkey.org (Clerk: Trish Shinkle)

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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

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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

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Additional Resources for Candidates

• Florida Division of Elections
• Candidate Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Florida Commission on Ethics
• Florida Elections Commission FAQ