The Escambia County Supervisor of Election’s Office is offering a candidate workshop to prepare candidates for qualifying for office in the 2026 election cycle. The workshop is aimed at those seeking to run for public office or any member of the public interested in learning about the process. It is designed to educate those interested about the appropriate procedures and documents required to run for office in Escambia County, Florida.
Those who attend will be introduced to each step of the process, including pre-filing, collecting petitions, qualifying and reporting. The workshop will take place on December 2, at 11:30 a.m. at 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, on the first floor.
If you plan to participate, please register by emailing our office at qualify@escambiavotes.gov or by calling (850) 595-3900.
LOCAL OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION
| Office Title | Term |
Petition Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| County Commission – Partisan | ||
| County Commissioner District2 |
4 year | 370 |
| County Commissioner District 4 |
4 year | 452 |
| County Judge – Nonpartisan | ||
| County Judge Group 2 |
6 year | 2241 |
| School Board – Nonpartisan | ||
| School Board Member District 1 |
4 year | 486 |
| School Board Member District 2 |
4 year | 370 |
| School Board Member District 3 |
4 year | 394 |
| Special Districts – Partisan | ||
| Emerald Coast Utilities Authority District 2 |
4 year | 25 |
| Emerald Coast Utilities Authority District 4 |
4 year | 25 |
| Special Districts – Nonpartisan | ||
| Santa Rosa Island Authority | 2 year | 25 |
| Escambia Soil and Water Conservation District Groups 1, 3, and 5 |
4 year | 25 |
| City of Pensacola – Nonpartisan | ||
| Mayor | 4 year | 2,018 |
| City Council District 2 |
4 year | 255 |
| City Council District 4 |
4 year | 300 |
| City Council District 6 |
4 year | 296 |
| Town of Century – Nonpartisan | ||
| Town Council Seats 3, 4, and 5 |
4 year | N/A |
