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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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Invite an LWVAC Speaker to your event

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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One superpower of the LWV is its nonpartisan education mission. Democracy thrives when its citizens are informed. The LWVAC Speakers Bureau Team is ready to serve.

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How to Use the VOTE411 Voter Guide

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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Before you cast your ballot, check out the LWV online Voter Guide, VOTE411. Here we share detailed steps to navigate this valuable resource.

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07.15 Action Alert - VOTE411.org is Live!

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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LWV Alachua County is excited to again bring you the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org in time for the Aug. 20 primary and Gainesville city elections. The League of Women Voters of Alachua County encourages voters to visit VOTE411.org as they prepare to cast votes in the Aug. 20 primary and Gainesville city elections...

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LWVAC Provides Voter Education Tool VOTE411

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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LWV Alachua County is excited to again bring you the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org in time for the Aug. 20 primary and Gainesville city elections. Launched by the national League of Women Voters Education Fund in 2006, this “one-stop shop” for election information has simple, accessible tools to help voters navigate the voting process...

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Volunteer Opportunity: Voter Registration event at The Village of Gainesville

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

Event Date: 
Jul 16 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Event location: 

The Village at Gainesville

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

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Important Upcoming Election Dates

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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The Florida Primary election and Gainesville City election are upon us. Below are some important dates to keep in mind for both elections.

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Report from the LWV National Convention

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Submitted by Orange Coast in July 2024.

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LWV National Convention in Washington, D.C.

by Anne Stone

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Early Voting

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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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Deadline to Request a Vote by Mail Ballot

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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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Election Day!

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Submitted by Alachua County in July 2024.

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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