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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Blog Post

Dear Members,
Let’s begin this message with some inspiration. Jay Rosenbek, co-chair of our Natural Resources Committee, has been accepted to serve on the Alachua County Environmental Protection Advisory Committee (EPAC).

Purple voice bubble with VOTE411 Election Information You Need
Event Date: 
07/20/2022 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

Ahead of the August 23 primary and Gainesville city elections, the League of Women Voters of Alachua County offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org.

Ballot Box with Request VBM Ballot 5PM August 13
Event Date: 
08/13/2022 - 5:00pm

If you plan to vote by mail in the upcoming August 23 primary and/or Gainesville city elections, your  Vote by Mail Request must be received by the Alachua County Supervisors of Elections office by 5 PM today! 

Ballot Box with Deadline to Register July 15
Event Date: 
07/25/2022 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

TODAY is the last day to register to vote for the August 23, 2022 primary and Gainesville city elections. Be sure you are registered or your registration is up-to-date using VOTE411.

Ballot Box with Early Voting 8/13-20
Event Date: 
08/13/2022 - 9:00am to 08/20/2022 - 6:00pm

Alachua County voters can vote early from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day from August 13 until August 20. 

Ballot Box with Election Day August 23
Event Date: 
08/23/2022 - 7:00am to 7:00pm

ELECTION DAY! Alachua County polls are open 7AM to 7PM.

Check VOTE411 for the latest information about your candidates and if you haven't already, be sure to vote today!

Purple voice bubble with VOTE411 Election Information You Need
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Ahead of the August 23 primary and Gainesville city elections, the League of Women Voters of Alachua County offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides voters with simple, accessible tools to help them navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides personalized candidate information, voter registration details, polling place locations, and other helpful election information for all voters nationwide.

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Recordings are now available for the Local Election Primary Candidate Forum we hosted together with the UF Bob Graham Center for Public Service on June 26. Candidates were invited to present their platform and answer questions about relevant local issues.

Janice holding sunflower
Blog Post

Dear Members,
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. The mission of the League of Women Voters is my mission as the newly elected president of the Alachua County League. I’m happy to join you in that endeavor.

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