What Happened to Chan Robinson’s Mayoral Qualification?
This page lays out the documented timeline, the campaign check issue, and why Chan Robinson contests the City’s later reversal after his qualification materials were accepted.
Chan Robinson appeared in person and submitted the required candidate qualification documents for Mayor of Sanford.
DS-DE 9 DS-DE 84 Candidate Oath Form 1Upload: stamped paperwork / receipt / filing packet
The required qualifying fee of $1,237.85 was submitted by check payable to the City of Sanford from the campaign account titled “Chan Robinson for Mayor of Sanford.”
$1,237.85 Campaign Account City of SanfordUpload: check image / account proof
City personnel accepted the filing package. Chan was informed that he had qualified as a candidate for Mayor.
Accepted Filing Qualified CandidateUpload: email / acknowledgment / clerk message
After the City accepted the filing, notice identifying Chan Robinson as a qualified candidate was sent to election officials and candidates.
Official Notice Candidate ListUpload: May 27 email screenshot
The City later stated concern with the check. Chan’s position is that the check originated from the campaign account and the alleged issue was technical and curable.
Disputed Reversal Check IssueUpload: disqualification email / clerk statement
Chan immediately attempted to resolve the issue and returned with replacement payment, but the replacement payment was not accepted.
Good-Faith Cure Replacement PaymentUpload: replacement check / timestamp / communication
Exhibit A
DS-DE 9 campaign depository filing.
Exhibit B
Original qualifying check.
Exhibit C
Email showing qualification notice.
Exhibit D
Email reversing qualification status.
Exhibit E
Proof of campaign account and EIN connection.
Exhibit F
Replacement payment and attempted cure evidence.
Why Chan Contests the Reversal
1. The filing was timely submitted.
Chan’s position is that all required paperwork and the qualifying fee were submitted before the deadline.
2. The fee was tied to the campaign account.
The check identified the campaign account as “Chan Robinson for Mayor of Sanford.” The dispute is not about personal funds or an undisclosed source.
3. The City accepted the filing first.
The City accepted the package and communicated that Chan had qualified before later reversing course.
4. The alleged issue was technical and curable.
The dispute concerns the form or appearance of the check, not eligibility, residency, voter registration, or missing documents.
5. Voters deserve a full ballot choice.
Chan’s position is that Sanford voters should not lose a candidate choice over a disputed payment-format issue after qualification had been accepted.
This page presents Chan Robinson’s position regarding a contested qualification matter. It is provided for public transparency and does not constitute a court ruling.