Educating Voters

Educating Voters

We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections.

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Report from the LWV National Convention

Crowd with American flag

Submitted by Orange Coast in July 2024.

News

LWV National Convention in Washington, D.C.

by Anne Stone

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July 22 is the Deadline to Register to Vote or Update Party Affiliation for the Primary Election

Deadline to register to vote for primary election in gold and white text on purple background

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/22/2024 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

July 22 is the last day to register to vote or update your party affiliation for the August 20, 2024 Primary Election and Gainesville city elections.

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League at the Library: Tower Road Branch

Library bookshelf image with gold overlay and white writing

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/24/2024 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Event location: 

Tower Road Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place at the Tower Road Branch Library and will be an outdoor event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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Opening Reception for Smithsonian "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" at Matheson History Museum

Opening Reception for Smithsonian Exhibit

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/20/2024 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Matheson History Museum

 

You're invited to the Opening Reception for the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America!" at the Matheson Museum.

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Smithsonian Exhibit "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" at Matheson History Museum

Voices and Votes Democracy in America in red and blue text

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/20/2024 - 12:00am to 09/07/2024 - 11:45pm
Event location: 

Matheson History Museum

 

LWV of Alachua County is proud to partner with the Matheson History Museum on their Voices and Votes exhibits.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at the Gainesville Black Business Expo

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/20/2024 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College Gym

Join us to assist residents with voter registration (training required), vote by mail, and voter education.

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Rescheduled League at the Library: Micanopy Branch Library

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/30/2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

Micanopy Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place at the Micanopy Branch Library and will be an indoor event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at the Sweetwater Square Community BBQ

Three women at LWV table with red table cloth

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/13/2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Sweetwater Apartments

 
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League at the Library: High Springs Branch

Library bookshelf image with gold overlay and white writing

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/12/2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

High Springs Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place at the High Springs Branch Library and will be an inside event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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League at the Library: Hawthorne Branch

Library bookshelf image with gold overlay and white writing

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
07/09/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Hawthorne Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place at the Hawthorne Branch Library and will be an indoor event. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to man the table.

During LWVAC's 2024 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2024 Election Season, the Voter Services team is organizing multiple Alachua County Library tabling events. The goal is to have a table at each of the 12 libraries once a month for 2 hours at peak times until November. We hope to increase League visibility and engage with current and potential voters, especially young people.

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