Florida § 101.2512 - Candidates’ names on general election ballots.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 101.2512 — Candidates’ names on general election ballots., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 101.2512. Candidates’ names on general election ballots.

(1) The supervisor of elections shall print on the general election ballot the names of candidates nominated by primary election or special primary election or the names of candidates selected by the appropriate executive committee of any political party pursuant to the requirements of this code. (2) In addition to the names printed on the ballot as provided in subsection (1), the supervisor of elections shall print on the general election ballot the names of each nonpartisan candidate, minor party candidate, or candidate with no party affiliation who has obtained a position on the general election ballot in compliance with the requirements of this code.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 101.2512

What does Florida Statutes § 101.2512 cover?

Section 101.2512 ("Candidates’ names on general election ballots.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Florida § 101.2512?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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