Candidate University
The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Office offers a program called Candidate University for those seeking to run for public office or any member of the public interested in learning about the process. The program is designed to inform interested persons of the appropriate procedures and documents required to run for office in Okaloosa County.
Candidate University consists of a three-hour curriculum focused on the fundamentals of becoming and being a candidate. Participants will be introduced to each step involved in the process including pre-filing, collecting petitions and qualifying. Campaign pitfalls will also be discussed as well as audits, recounts and contest of elections. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program and there is no cost to attend.
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The 2020 Candidate University sessions will be held online due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Candidate University is a narrated PowerPoint in the form of three one-hour-long Youtube videos with additional materials in our online training portal. Those interested in attending must register with Katie Fults at 850-689-5600 or kfults@myokaloosa.com to receive login information and access to the online portal.
Summer 2019 - Crestview Class
Summer 2019 - Shalimar Class
Fall 2018 - Shalimar Class
Fall 2018 - Crestview Class
Spring 2018 - Shalimar Class
Spring 2018 - Crestview Class
Fall 2017 - Shalimar Class
Fall 2017 - Crestview Class
Spring 2017 - Shalimar Class
Spring 2017 - Crestview Class
Fall 2016 - Shalimar Class
Fall 2016 - Crestview Class
Fall 2015 - Crestview Class
Fall 2015 - Fort Walton Beach Class
Spring 2015 - Fort Walton Beach Class
Fall 2014 - Fort Walton Beach Class
Fall 2014 - Crestview Class
Spring 2014 - Fort Walton Beach Class
Spring 2014 - Crestview Class
Fall 2013 Class - Fort Walton Beach
Fall 2013 Class - Crestview
Summer 2013 Class - Crestview
Summer 2013 Class - Fort Walton Beach
Fall 2012 Class - Crestview
Fall 2012 Class - FWB
Fall 2011 Class - FWB
Summer 2011 Class - FWB
Spring 2011 Class - FWB
Spring 2010 Class - FWB
Summer 2009 Class - Crestview
Summer 2009 Class - FWB