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UF sophomore Lilly McGrath, 19, sports an American outfit during The Swamp's election watch party on Nov. 5, 2024.

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 6, 2024

Voters also had the opportunity to vote on multiple local referendums and six state amendments. Amendments 3 and 4, which would legalize recreational marijuana and limit government interference for abortions, both failed. State amendments need 60% public approval to pass, while local referendums only need a majority to vote in favor.

NEWS

ACTUALIZACIONES EN VIVO: Los votantes del condado de Alachua acuden a las urnas

By Nicole Beltran and Alligator Staff report | Nov. 6, 2024

Hasta el martes a las 7 p.m., más de 30,679 residentes del condado de Alachua han votado el día de las elecciones. En general, el condado ha visto alrededor del 84% de participación electoral con la votación anticipada y las boletas por correo incluidas, o 137,739 boletas emitidas, según el rastreador de participación del condado.

District 1 encompasses the incumbent democratic candidate, Mary Alford, up against republican candidate Lizabeth Ann Doebler. District 3 has incumbent democratic candidate Anna Prizzia against republican candidate Jenn Garrett.

NEWS

La Comisaría del Condado Anna Prizzia vuelve a ganar su mandata en el Distrito 3

By Avery Parker | Nov. 6, 2024

La candidata demócrata Anna Prizzia ha ganado la elección para la comisaría del Distrito 3 para la Comisión del Condado de Alachua después de hacer girar su campaña hacia temas de protecciones medioambientales, justicia social y apoyo para los comercios locales. Algunos de sus objetivos incluyen legislaciones para proteger la calidad de agua, proveer para vivienda económica y establecer programas de capacitación de la fuerza laboral.

Election day is right around the corner! Here’s everything you need to know about the six Florida ballot measures before Nov. 5, 2024. | El día de las elecciones está a la vuelta de la esquina. Aquí está todo lo que necesita saber sobre las seis medidas electorales de Florida antes del 5 de noviembre de 2024.

NEWS

Las enmiendas 3 y 4 fracasaron. ¿Y ahora qué?

By Morgan Vanderlaan and Isabela Reinoso | Nov. 6, 2024

Tanto la enmienda 3 como la 4 fracasaron con sólo un 55,7% y un 57% a favor, respectivamente. Ambas enmiendas necesitaban un 60% de votos para ser aprobadas.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

County Commissioner Anna Prizzia reclaims her seat

By Avery Parker | Nov. 5, 2024

Democratic candidate Anna Prizzia has secured a second term on the Alachua County Commission, District 3, after running once again on issues related to environmental protection, social justice and local business development.

Incumbent republican candidate Emery Gainey faces democratic candidate Chad Scott and candidate Pamela Marshall-Koons, who is running without party affiliation.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Alachua County Sheriff’s race too close to call

By Vivienne Serret | Nov. 5, 2024

The Alachua County Sheriff's race is too close to call.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Democrat Mary Alford reclaims District 1 seat

By Sara-James Ranta and Julia Levi | Nov. 5, 2024

Alford’s policy promises involve improving county roads and infrastructures, environmental policies and affordable housing.

Incumbent democratic candidate Kim Barton faces republican candidate Judith Jensen.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Democrat Kim Barton sweeps Supervisor of Elections race in decisive victory

By Natalie Kaufman | Nov. 5, 2024

Democratic incumbent Kim Barton retained her seat as Alachua County Supervisor of Elections in a landslide victory against Republican challenger Judith Jensen Tuesday evening. She won by more than 32,000 votes.

Harold Saive, 75, holds up a protest sign while Jason Davis, 46, stands behind him noon Thursday along University Avenue outside of City Hall. Saive said he believes that most people support the cause but are too timid to protest in person. “For every person who shows up here there’s a thousand behind them who agree,” Saive said.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

GRU ownership, at-large county commission referendums pass

By Bailey Diem | Nov. 5, 2024

Aside from electing local and national representatives, Alachua County voters also decided on several local ballot referendums and amendments. They’re amendments to city and county rules, known as charters.

Republican incumbent Chuck Brannan won the Florida House District 10 seat for the fourth election in a row.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Incumbent Chuck Brannan wins Florida House District 10 seat

By Delia Rose Sauer | Nov. 5, 2024

With his victory, Brannan will enter his final term as a state representative. He said he will continue to prioritize serving District 10 and bring state dollars into the rural counties in his district.

Stan McClain and Sylvain Doré ran for Florida Senate District 9.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Republican Stan McClain wins Florida Senate District 9 seat

By Zoey Thomas | Nov. 5, 2024

Republican candidate Stan McClain won the Florida State Senate District 9 seat after earning a majority in Levy County and his home county, Marion.

Republican Chad Johnson won Florida House Seat District 22 in his first election cycle during 2024.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Republican Chad Johnson wins Florida House Seat District 22

By Kairi Lowery | Nov. 5, 2024

As an Alachua native and previous Levy County Commissioner of six years, Johnson has ties to all three counties part of District 22 — Alachua, Gilchrist and Levy County.

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 5, 2024

Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass.

Freshman wide receiver Eugene Wilson warms up before the Gators' 52-35 loss to the Louisiana State Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisana.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida wideout Eugene Wilson III will miss rest of 2024 campaign due to season-ending hip surgery

By Jack Meyer | Nov. 5, 2024

Florida standout wide receiver Eugene Wilson III will miss the rest of the 2024 campaign after undergoing season-ending hip surgery on Tuesday, per Swamp247.

Kat Cammack, House of Representatives District 3 candidate, addresses a crowd of nearly 200 supporters during her watch party Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. She won her next election, sans watch party, in Nov. 5, 2024.

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Republican Rep. Kat Cammack reclaims Congressional District 3 seat

By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp | Nov. 5, 2024

With a history of outspoken support for expanded gun rights, abortion bans and securing the Southern border, Cammack — a self proclaimed “conservative with grit” — is expected to maintain a similar course during her third congressional term.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

LIVE UPDATES: Alachua County voters head to the polls

By Alligator Staff report | Nov. 5, 2024

As of Tuesday at 1 p.m., over 16,000 Alachua County residents have voted on Election Day. The county has seen about 76% voter turnout, or 123,630 ballots cast, according to the county’s turnout tracker.

Recent reporting cites that women have become more liberal in recent years while men have become more conservative.

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Is there a political divide among Gainesville’s men and women?

By Natalie Kaufman | Nov. 5, 2024

Over half of women included in a USA TODAY elections poll staunchly support Kamala Harris, while the same proportion of men support Donald Trump. Voters and political experts discuss whether the political gender divide appears among Alachua County voters.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Why should you vote red: Was the 25th Amendment invoked or not?

By Abraham Hilu | Nov. 5, 2024

Election day, Nov. 5, will be the central event that will forecast American policy for the next four years. In the past month, Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris' campaigns have gone full throttle in convincing the American public why they should stay with the status quo or go back to old policies through Trump's executive hand. Before you go out and cast your ballot, please consider these points.

OPINION | COLUMNS

The “Election Police”: Another Republican shenanigan bullying minorities and women of the “free” state of Florida

By Sylvain Doré | Nov. 5, 2024

In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis made national headlines when he created the Office of Election Crimes and Security, a so-called “election police” force designed to investigate and prosecute alleged voter fraud. The timing was no coincidence. As DeSantis cemented his political ambitions and positioned himself for a presidential run, he needed to appeal to a specific base. In creating this office, DeSantis wasn't protecting democracy — he was pandering to conspiracy theorists and sowing doubt in the electoral process, all while laying the groundwork for voter intimidation and going after petitions and amendments to please his voters. And now, in 2024, we are seeing the full, dangerous impact of this move.

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) takes a three point shot during the Gators’ 83-74 win over the Missouri Tigers on Feb. 28, 2024.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL

No. 21 Florida’s backcourt shines in season-opening win against USF

By Max Tucker | Nov. 4, 2024

No. 21 Florida (1-0) leaned heavily on its veteran backcourt to muster a high-octane offensive performance against USF (0-1) in a 98-83 victory at VyStar Memorial Arena in Jacksonville.

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