Vision Party takes Senate in walkover election
By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 25This Spring, Vision is the only party on the ballot; no independent or third-party candidates are running, so the election is entirely uncontested.
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Meet the candidates for the Newberry Municipal Election
By Morgan Vanderlaan | Apr. 7Newberry residents will have the opportunity to vote on two city commission seats and the mayorship April 8.
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Former Alachua County sheriff testifies at Pamela Bondi’s U.S. Senate hearing
By Vivienne Serret | Jan. 17, 2025Former Alachua County Sheriff Emery Gainey testified on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney General.
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Alachua County passes referendum to convert commission districts back to at-large
By Sofia Meyers | Dec. 2, 2024A November referendum's passing converted the Alachua County Commission back to an at-large structure.
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How do Gainesville residents feel about GRU referendum’s passing?
By Sofia Meyers | Nov. 20, 2024On Election Day, Gainesville residents had a choice to give Gainesville Regional Utilities power back to the Gainesville City Commission or leave it with the governor-appointed authority board. The referendum passed with 72%, with residents voting to give power back to the city.
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‘We don’t know what’s next’: Reactions to Amendment 4’s failure
By Kairi Lowery | Nov. 19, 2024Florida's Amendment 4, meant to protect access to abortion, narrowly missed the state's required 60% majority to pass. While some disagreed with the legality of the amendment, some “Yes on 4” voters are hoping the result is appealed.
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What a Trump presidency could mean for your pocketbook
By Natalie Kaufman | Nov. 15, 2024Going into his second term, Donald Trump has promised to create economic changes with plans to cut taxes and impose tariffs on foreign goods. Gainesville's tax and economics experts said consumers will soon feel the effects.
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Meet Gainesville’s new City Commission elect
By Sofia Meyers | Nov. 6, 2024Commissioner elect James Ingle won the 2024 race for Commissioner At-large, Seat A against Fareed Johnson. Ingle ran for City Commission District 2 in 2022, but lost to Ed Book by about 300 votes. Ingle will take current City Commissioner-At large, Reina Sacco’s seat.
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Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results
By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 6, 2024Voters 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.
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ACTUALIZACIONES EN VIVO: Los votantes del condado de Alachua acuden a las urnas
By Nicole Beltran and Alligator Staff report | Nov. 6, 2024Hasta 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.
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Las enmiendas 3 y 4 fracasaron. ¿Y ahora qué?
By Morgan Vanderlaan and Isabela Reinoso | Nov. 6, 2024Tanto 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.
Enterprise
Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?
By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 5, 2024Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass.
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A voter guide to the six state amendments this election
By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 21, 2024One important and often confusing part of this year’s election cycle is the six constitutional amendments that voters can decide on which require 60% voter approval to pass into law. If approved, these amendments would become a permanent part of Florida’s state constitution and could not be bypassed by any act of legislation. Despite being non-partisan amendments, voters across Florida stand divided on each issue.
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Elections are next month. What are organizations doing to register Gen Z?
By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 8, 2024Oct. 7 marked the final day for new voter registrations in Florida for the Nov. 5 general election. Registration organizations sought to reach Gen Z, the youngest voting bloc, which has traditionally had low voter turnout.
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Alachua County community discusses marijuana legalization
By Morgan Vanderlaan | Sep. 30, 2024Amendment 3, appearing on the general election ballot in November, would allow adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products recreationally. In Alachua County, stakeholders have concerns over the potential impacts if the amendment gains citizen approval.
