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Fla. Stat. § 101.252 (2025)
Candidates entitled to have names printed on certain ballots; exception.
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101.252 Candidates entitled to have names printed on certain ballots; exception.—
(1) Any candidate for nomination who has qualified as prescribed by law is entitled to have his or her name printed on the official primary election ballot. However, when there is only one candidate of any political party qualified for an office, the name of the candidate shall not be printed on the primary election ballot, and such candidate shall be declared nominated for the office.
(2) Any candidate for party executive committee member who has qualified as prescribed by law is entitled to have his or her name printed on the primary election ballot. However, when there is only one candidate of any political party qualified for such an office, the name of the candidate shall not be printed on the primary election ballot, and such candidate shall be declared elected to the state or county executive committee.
History.—s. 27, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 331; CGL 388; s. 3, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 1, ch. 63-99; s. 5, ch. 65-378; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 21, ch. 89-338; s. 561, ch. 95-147; s. 15, ch. 2005-286.
Note.—Former ss. 102.34, 99.041.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1972–2025 · leading case: Repub. State Exec. Comm. v. Graham, 388 So. 2d 556 (Fla. 1980).
Repub. State Exec. Comm. v. Graham, 388 So. 2d 556 (Fla. 1980). “252(1), a sole qualifier is automatically a party's nominee, and a "vacancy in nomination" has therefore occurred. The Governor argues that no vacancy can occur prior to the first primary election on September 9, 1980.”
State Ex Rel. Shevin v. Stone, 279 So. 2d 17 (Fla. 1972). “1928)) to present § 101.252 in 1953, the Secretary is vested with the responsibility of determining "who has qualified as prescribed by law"; ergo, the Secretary shall determine who has properly "resigned to run".”
Debbie Mayfield v. Sec'y, Florida Dep't of State (Fla. 2025). “(2024) (listing required items for qualification); § 101.252, Fla. Stat. (2024) (describing right to appear on ballot as “entitlement” if candidate is qualified); § 100.”
In re Advisory Opinion to Governor Request of August 28, 1980, 388 So. 2d 554 (Fla. 1980). “However, Section 101.252, Florida Statutes, states that when only one candidate of a political party qualifies for an office, that candidate is declared to be the nominee and his name does not appear on the ballot.”
— 101.252(1) — 2 cases
Repub. State Exec. Comm. v. Graham, 388 So. 2d 556 (Fla. 1980). “252(1), a sole qualifier is automatically a party's nominee, and a "vacancy in nomination" has therefore occurred. The Governor argues that no vacancy can occur prior to the first primary election on September 9, 1980.”
Debbie Mayfield v. Sec'y, Florida Dep't of State (Fla. 2025). “(2024) (listing required items for qualification); § 101.252, Fla. Stat. (2024) (describing right to appear on ballot as “entitlement” if candidate is qualified); § 100.”
— 101.252(2) — 1 case
Repub. State Exec. Comm. v. Graham, 388 So. 2d 556 (Fla. 1980). “252(1), a sole qualifier is automatically a party's nominee, and a "vacancy in nomination" has therefore occurred. The Governor argues that no vacancy can occur prior to the first primary election on September 9, 1980.”
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