Election - The Independent Florida Alligator

Cynthia Chestnut (left) listens to former Commissioner Gail Johnson (right) announce her endorsement of Chestnut's campaign on the steps of Gainesville City Hall on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Cynthia Chestnut launches Gainesville City Commission campaign, earns endorsement from former Commissioner Gail Johnson

By Alan Halaly | Sep. 29, 2021

Johnson publicly announced her endorsement of Chestnut, a 72-year-old longtime Gainesville politician, outside of a City Commission meeting Monday About 30 of Chestnut’s supporters gathered on the steps of Gainesville City Hall for the announcement.

NEWS | CAMPUS STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Government Supreme Court rules to change future ballots, clarify the consequence of a non-vote

By Elena Barrera | Sep. 10, 2021

In a case brought to the Supreme Court Sept. 9, Communist Party president Alfredo Ortiz brought his concern to the judges that the current design of the ballot is misleading and should be altered.

METRO

City of Gainesville attorney and clerk resign

By Meghan McGlone | Sep. 9, 2021

City attorney Nicolle Shalley and city clerk Omichele Gainey submitted written letters of resignation Wednesday. Shalley’s last day will be Nov. 12, and Gainey’s will be Oct. 8. In an email to the City Commission, Shalley wrote she will become Levy County’s attorney, but Gainey did not explain why she was resigning.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville City Commission special election to be held on Nov. 16

By Meghan McGlone | Sep. 3, 2021

The election will take place Nov. 16. Early voting will be open from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14 at the Supervisor of Elections’ office and Millhopper Branch Library from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

METRO | CITY COUNTY COMMISSION

Gainesville residents react to City Commissioner Gail Johnson’s resignation

By Meghan McGlone | Aug. 30, 2021

Many East Gainesville residents relied on Johnson to advocate for positive change on the historically underserved east side of the city.

The Phillips Center for the Performing Arts had Election Day voting and drive-thru COVID testing on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Gainesville, Fla.

METRO | POLITICS

Alachua County voting demographics from the 2020 presidential election show increases in turnout

By Steven Walker | Nov. 30, 2020

Voting numbers increased in many demographics, and decreased in others

METRO | POLITICS

What having a president who stutters means to me

By Paloma Quadri | Nov. 18, 2020

I have had a stutter ever since I can remember. I carry it with me to every restaurant I order from, every job interview I have, every class I have to speak in front of and everywhere else.

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

METRO | POLITICS

Former Vice President Joe Biden wins the 2020 presidential election, will serve as the 46th president of the U.S.

By Steven Walker | Nov. 7, 2020

Four days after Election Day, the results are known: Joe Biden is the president-elect.

Students at Oak View Middle School cast their votes.

METRO | POLITICS

As U.S. awaits final election results, Alachua County students overwhelmingly supported Biden in mock election

By Sophie Feinberg | Nov. 6, 2020

More than 63% of students supported Biden, mirroring election trends in Alachua County

Capturing a photo with the physical adhesive "I Voted" sticker after casting a ballot is a trend especially popular among Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012.

METRO | POLITICS

The era of social media meets Gen Z voters

By Valentina Botero | Nov. 4, 2020

Pictures of “I Voted” stickers flood social media feeds

Kat Cammack, winner of the Congressional District 3 race in the 2020 election, is seen giving an opening speech at President Donald Trump's campaign rally last month. The event was held at the Ocala International Airport in Florida on Oct. 16, 2020.

METRO | POLITICS

Live results: National and local election updates

Nov. 3, 2020

As of Thursday at 2 p.m., Biden sits at 264 Electoral College votes, according to The Associated Press. The AP called both Michigan and Wisconsin for Biden late Wednesday afternoon after a surge of mail ballots swung the states in his favor.