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.

Candidate University

 

Crestview Class   Buddy Brackin Bldg. 302 N Wilson Street, Suite 102 Crestview, Fl 32536

Shalimar Class Okaloosa County Admin Bldg. 1250 Eglin Pkwy. Suite 103 Shalimar, Fl 32579

To be placed on the interest list for upcoming classes, please call or email Katie Fults at 850-689-5600 

or kfults@myokaloosa.com.

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