Elections Canvassing Commission
This commission canvasses the returns of:
- Primary and general elections for all state offices.
- Presidential elections.
- U.S. Congressional elections.
Additionally the commission:
- Determines and declares who is elected.
- Makes and signs certificates of election for state and national offices.
- Was created in 1895.
- Is handled by the office of the Secretary of State.
The legal basis for the commission is Sections 20.10 and 102.111, Florida Statutes.