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New Member Orientation

Learn about the League and get involved today!

Movie Night - 8/14 @ 7:00 pm
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VOTE411 is LIVE!

VOTE411.org, your one-stop spot for election information you need, is now LIVE! Use it to make a voting plan today.

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Important Dates for the Primary Election

Make note of the important deadlines for Florida's Primary and the Gainesville City elections

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Save the Date!

The General Election candidate forum will be on Sunday, Sept 22 in the SF Lyceum Concert Hall

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Why Florida Should Expand Medicaid

This paper presents a summary of just a few studies describing the reasons Florida should expand Medicaid.

Read it Now
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Watch for LWVAC Action Alerts

Take action on issues important to our community

Act Today!
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League at the Library Events

Look for us at your local library branch

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Help us Get Out the Vote (GOTV)

The 2024 Election Season is here

Join us!
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Complete the City of Gainesville Climate Action Plan Survey

Let the City know that climate action is important to you

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Call for Volunteers

LWVAC is run entirely by volunteers, and we can always use more help.

Get Involved Today!
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All Voters Must Re-Register for Vote-by-Mail

The law has changed, and everyone must re-enroll in Vote-by-Mail.

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Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-Partisan Times

Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-Partisan Times

LWVUS was founded to be a nonpartisan voice for American women who wanted free, fair, and open elections

League of Women Voters

Alachua County

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League does not take positions or make endorsements in any race for political office, and neither supports nor opposes any particular candidate or party.

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Action Alerts

On July 29, the Florida Department of Education proposed a change to the rule that governs the charter school conversion ballot process to make it easier to convert public schools to charter schools. The public is encouraged to read and comment on the proposed changed. Comments will be accepted until Aug. 19.

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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 06 2024 07:30 pm

Due to various power outages and other storm-related issues, this evening's meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow. We will convene on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30 PM.

We have been meeting, now it's time to mobilize! The 2024 elections are heating up fast and if we work together, we can accomplish a lot! We need to make sure our community has the information needed to vote in the August and November elections, and we need to mobilize them! Please let us know if you are able to assist in this effort with direct action as we plan for ways for everyone to get involved through a collaborative effort canvassing our neighborhoods! Can you attend a virtual training on Monday, August 5th, at 7pm to learn how you can start talking to voters about the upcoming August 20th election?

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News

The LWV of the United States had its national convention in June. Events were led by intelligent, patient, inspiring women of diverse backgrounds and cultures. The newly elected president, Dianna Wynn, said “A bigger, bolder, more powerful League of Women Voters can shape the future of our democracy.” The new CEO, who is well known to the League as chief counsel, laid out a dynamic, ambitious vision for the League. A good use of your next fifteen minutes is to listen to Ms. Stewart here.

If you are a League member, be proud to be in exceptional company. If you are not a League member, join us. We are strong. We adapt. We organize. We’ve been around a hundred years. We’re working on the next 100 years. Help us continue to defend democracy and empower voters.

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Event Date: 
Aug 06 2024 05:15 pm to 06:15 pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
Aug 07 2024 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Event location: 

Senior Recreation Center

The CCOA (Community Coalition for Older Adults) is hosting a candidate mingle event with Candidates Running in the August 20th Florida's Primary and Gainesville's City Election.

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Event Date: 
Aug 07 2024 06:30 pm

Join us for our next meeting where we continue planning activities for the 2024 Election Season.  Contact Dillon Boatner at vote [at] lwv-alachua.org

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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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Event Date: 
Aug 08 2024 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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News

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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Event Date: 
Aug 09 2024 02:30 pm to 04:30 pm
Event location: 

Cone Park Branch

This League at the Library event will take place at the Cone Park Branch 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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Blog Post

Dear Members,
I love being the bearer of good news. And there’s plenty to share. For starters, on May 23, we had an energizing and fun in-person Annual Meeting. Then, on June 5, we had an informative, dynamic presentation and conversation about county elections and the question of at-large or single-member districts...

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Event Date: 
Aug 12 2024 04:00 pm
Event location: 

Oak Hammock

Our Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers, is hosting its next meeting in person at Oak Hammock. Join the team to help plan upcoming actions and events. Everyone is welcome!

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Event Date: 
Aug 13 2024 05:15 pm to 06:15 pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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News

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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Event Date: 
Aug 14 2024 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
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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Event Date: 
Aug 14 2024 07:00 pm

Come Zoom with us on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. We will share our League orientation video and get acquainted. Discover when and why the League won an Emmy Award. Learn the League process for education and advocacy.

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On May 23, LWVAC hosted our first in-person Annual Meeting since the Covid pandemic. X members and guests gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church in North Gainesville and enjoyed camaraderie and a delicious meal. For the business portion of the meeting, Chair and LWVAC President, Janice Garry, called the annual meeting to order and welcomed members. There was a moment of gratitude and then members voted on...

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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 15 2024 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
Aug 17 2024 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
Event location: 

Archer Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place at the Archer 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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Event Date: 
Aug 20 2024 05:15 pm to 06:15 pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
Aug 19 2024 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Event location: 

Headquarters Library

This League at the Library event will take place at the Headquarters 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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Event Date: 
Aug 22 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 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.

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In another Listen and Learn session, the Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee met with Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia who updated the team on what Alachua County is doing to curb gun violence and promote gun safety as well as how the committee could augment those efforts. A recording of the meeting is now available....

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Event Date: 
Aug 22 2024 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
Aug 24 2024 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for our Super Saturday Neighborhood Canvass as we go door-to-door to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban!

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News

Recordings are now available from the June 23 forum for candidates running in the Florida Primary and Gainesville City elections taking place on August 20. The event was hosted by the League of Women Voters of Alachua County and its affiliate student chapter at the University of Florida, and the UF Bob Graham Center for Public Service. Candidates running for the following races participated...

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Event Date: 
Aug 24 2024 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
Event location: 

Best Western Gateway Grand

The Friends of Susan B. Anthony invite you to their Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon

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Event Date: 
Aug 27 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Event location: 

Millhopper Branch Library

This League at the Library event will take place at the Millhopper 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.