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Elections

We are all equal at the ballot box, but only if we vote. We engage millions of voters every year ensuring Americans have the information they need to participate in elections that determine our future.

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Event Date: 
Aug 06 2024 09:00 am to Aug 17 2024 06:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Tropical Storm Debby, the start of early voting has been postponed by one day. Early voting for Florida's Primary Election now occurs every day from August 6 to August 17.

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Event Date: 
Aug 08 2024 05:00 pm

August 8 at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for Florida's August 20 Primary Election.

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Event Date: 
Aug 20 2024 07:00 am to 07:00 pm

August 20 is Florida's Primary Election Day and Gainesville's At-Large Election Day.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

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Postcard signing party at Bethune Cookman University
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On July 2, 2024, the LWVVC Voter Service Team partnered with the Gamma Mu Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to hold a postcard signing party at Bethune Cookman University.

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Event Date: 
Jul 22 2024 12:00 am to 11:45 pm

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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Event Date: 
Jul 24 2024 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
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.

Opening Reception for Smithsonian Exhibit
Event Date: 
Jul 20 2024 02:00 pm
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.

Voices and Votes Democracy in America in red and blue text
Event Date: 
Jul 20 2024 12:00 am to Sep 07 2024 11:45 pm
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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