Florida Secretary of State Seeks to Block Rep. Stark From Ballot Over Missed Filing Deadline
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is asking a court to prevent Republican Rep. Paula Stark from appearing on the ballot for House District 47. Stark is suing to get on the ballot after she failed to submit required paperwork,…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 3, 2026 —
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd has requested a court to rule against Republican Rep. Paula Stark appearing on the ballot for House District 47. Stark is currently engaged in a legal challenge after she did not submit the necessary paperwork by the designated qualifying deadline.
The specific document at issue is Form 6, a financial disclosure statement, which Stark failed to file on time. According to the Secretary of State’s office, Stark and her campaign treasurer were negligent in their responsibilities regarding the timely submission of required documentation.
Byrd’s office argues that allowing Stark to be added to the ballot at this stage would create significant logistical and financial complications for the upcoming election in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. The legal action aims to prevent potential confusion and administrative burdens that could arise from adding a candidate after the established deadline.
The case centers on Stark’s lawsuit to secure her place on the ballot, juxtaposed with the Secretary of State’s efforts to uphold the established filing procedures and deadlines. The outcome of this court proceeding will determine Stark’s eligibility to run in House District 47.
Story summarized from the original created by Gabrielle Russon on floridapolitics.com, see more information here.
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