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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Behind the Ballot: Voting perspectives from across the city

See the voting perspectives from people across Gainesville, from someone fighting for felon voter rights to someone who spent the final hours canvassing.

An election day poll worker

Behind the Ballot: What it's like to be a poll worker

Shelby Taylor, a poll worker on election day. 

A UF political science professor analyzing the election 

Behind the Ballot: Political science professor

Chase Meyer, a UF political science professor

A voter who waited until election day to cast their ballot

Behind the Ballot: An election day voter

Kaylee Rosario, who voted on election day

Someone who can't vote

Behind the Ballot: Someone who can't vote

Kathy Dos Santos, an immigrant who still feels strongly about the election. 

A canvasser for Ted Yoho

Behind the Ballot: Canvassing for Ted Yoho’s campaign

Tiffany Berkley, who volunteered for Ted Yoho's campaign 

A felon voter rights activist 

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Jhody Polk shares her story of incarceration 

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