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How To Run For Office in 2026
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender joins Rick's Blog to break down the process of running for local office in 2026.
Bender discusses his recent candidate workshop and walks through the critical steps prospective candidates must take before qualifying, including pre-filing requirements, setting up campaign bank accounts, appointing treasurers, and navigating financial disclosure forms.
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