Voter Services

Voter Services

The League of Women Voters actively encourages and supports all eligible citizens to register and to vote in national, state, and local elections. 

Get Involved

All Voter Services activities and events are listed below.

Additional Resources

Our Voter Education webpage contains additional resources for voters and potential voters.

 
Voter Education Resources & Activities

Leadership

Chair: Dillon Boatner
 

Meet our committee chairs here.

Contact the vote [at] lwv-alachua.org (Committee Chair) to get involved with Voter Services and participate in voter registration, education, and engagement in Alachua County.

 

Committee Contact
Contact Name: 
Diana Boxer and Gwen Wagner
Email: 
vote@lwv-alachua.org
League to which this content belongs: 
Alachua County

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Virtual Candidate Forum Recordings Now Available

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2021.

News

A recording is now available of the LWVAC Virtual Candidate Forum for the City of Gainesville Special Election to fill the Gainesville City Commission’s At-Large Seat B. The election is scheduled for November 16. This is a non-partisan election and all registered voters who live within the city of Gainesville limits may vote in this election.

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Florida Redistricting 2022

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The League of Women Voters encourages everyone to vote and to actively engage in civic life. We want to help you understand issues that affect your ability to vote and to make your vote count. Voting at every level is critical to achieving the quality of life we value. Fair districts are key to our ability to choose politicians who share our values. The decisions on state redistricting will affect our voting choices for at least a decade. We will give periodic updates on redistricting and urge you to become active members of the electorate.

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Make Your Vote Count: State and Congressional Redistricting

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2021.

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The Legislature is gearing up to draw state and congressional districts that will define our voting options for the next decade. So, we should start to think about the process and how we want to be involved.

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Gainesville Sun Op-Ed Article: League of Women Voters holding virtual candidate forum for Gainesville City Commission race

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2021.

News

A special election is scheduled for Nov. 16 to fill the Gainesville City Commission’s At-Large Seat B. This is a non-partisan election and all registered voters who live within the city of Gainesville limits may vote in this election.

In anticipation of the election, the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) will host a virtual candidate forum on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m.

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Virtual City of Gainesville Special Election Candidate Forum

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2021.

Event Date: 
Oct 23 2021 01:00 pm

The League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) is hosting a virtual City of Gainesville Special Election Candidate Forum to be live-streamed to the League of Women Voters of Alachua County Facebook page on Saturday, October 23, beginning at 1 p.m.

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Press Release: Virtual City of Gainesville Special Election Candidate Forum

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2021.

News

The League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) is hosting a virtual City of Gainesville Special Election Candidate Forum to be live-streamed to the League of Women Voters of Alachua County Facebook page on Saturday, October 23, beginning at 1 p.m.

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October 18 is the Voter Registration Deadline for the 2021 City of Gainesville Special Election

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2021.

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The voter registration deadline for the 2021 City of Gainesville Special Election is October 18. This election is being held to replace a vacancy in the At-Large, Seat B. Only voters registered within the city limits of Gainesville are eligible to vote in this election. Currently registered voters do not need to re-register but are encouraged to check and verify their registration status at https://www.votealachua.com/My-Registration-Status or by calling 352-374-5252.

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Introduction to Redistricting

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2021.

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If we did not know before, we now understand how important our vote for political office holders can be. Politicians make decisions that affect our health and safety, our economic status and our environment. Understanding of, and involvement in, the process of redistricting can be the first step in preserving your ability to make decisions about your life by voting. We will be posting and updating information on our website to make sure you can do your part in exercising your freedom to cast a meaningful vote.

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Redistricting: Does Your Vote Count?

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Submitted by Alachua County in August 2021.

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Americans pride ourselves on being able to vote for the people who make the laws that affect our everyday life. We value our ability to choose a candidate who represents our values – someone who will stand up for what we think is important.

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National Voter Registration Day

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Submitted by Alachua County in August 2021.

Event Date: 
Sep 28 2021 12:00 am to 11:45 pm

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. While we are not hosting any in-person events this year, there are opportunities to participate virtually.

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