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Important dates for the 2026 Primary Election

Important Dates for the 2026 General Election

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All Voters Must Re-Enroll in Vote-by-Mail

All voters must re-enroll in vote-by-mail if they want to vote-by-mail in the 2025 & 2026 election cycles

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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.

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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

Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Alachua County!

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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.

The big one: Mid-term candidate forum

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2026.

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On Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m in Pugh Hall on the University of Florida campus, the League will host a General Election candidate forum for many on the November ballot.

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2026.

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North Florida’s water supply faces pressures on many fronts, including prolonged drought, declining aquifer levels, development, pollution and major changes in federal wetland protections following the Sackett decision.

Ballot Amendments for "Seniors on the Move"

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2026.

Event Date:

09/30/2026 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Event location:

Clarence R. Kelly Community Center

Join the LWVAC speakers bureau at the Clarence R. Kelly Community Center! Diane Dimperio and Alison Keel will present the LWVAC's position regarding the Amendment 3 (of the Florida constitution) proposed changes.

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2026.

Event Date:

09/26/2026 - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Event location:

Downtown High Springs - Railroad Ave

The LWVAC will be tabling at the High Spring Fall Festival! Please come out to see us and enjoy a day with other communtiy members.

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2026.

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In late August, the Florida Department of Health filed a proposed rule change that eliminates four vaccines currently required by rule (not law) for school entry/childcare attendance: varicella (chickenpox), hepatit

Potluck and Politics event with Cecile Scoon on July 24th and 6pm

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2026.

Event Date:

07/24/2026 - 6:00pm

Event location:

C&D Events

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2026.

Public Statement

Do you have questions about vaccines for children and adults? A video of “The Science Behind Vaccine Requirements: We Are All in This Together” presented by an esteemed group of physician experts and hosted by the Healthcare Committee of the League of Women Voters Alachua County, is now available.

Need help signing up for Medicare?

Submitted by Alachua County in December 2025.

Public Statement

We are in the midst of health insurance open enrollment season.
If you are enrolling in Medicare, you can visit a SHINE volunteer. To get more information, call Elder Options at 800-262-2243.