A candidate is any person who:
• Seeks to qualify for nomination or election by means of the petition process;
• Seeks to qualify for election as a write-in candidate;
• Receives contributions or makes expenditures, or consents for any other person to receive
contributions or make expenditures, with a view to bring about his or her nomination or
• Appoints a treasurer and designates a primary depository; or
• Files qualification papers and subscribes to a candidate’s oath as required by law.
• However, this definition does not include any candidate for a political party executive
committee. (Section 106.011(16), F.S.)