Do I Need to Resign to Run?

An officer may not qualify as a candidate for another state, district, county, or municipal public office if the terms or any part of the terms would overlap with each other if the person were to be elected and did not resign from the office the person presently holds. Officers should carefully review the resign-to-run regulations to ensure they comply with the requirements. If you have any questions regarding resign-to-run law, you should contact an attorney or the Office of General Counsel, Florida Department of State.