Government + PoliticsHigh Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Candidate forum happening on March 18.
NewsHigh Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission Seth Johnson Nov 7, 2023Both incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Local LivingAlachua County to host election worker orientations Staff Reports Sep 19, 2023Orientations are in preparation for the 2024 Election Cycle.
NewsStudy shows longer ballots reduce voter turnout Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jul 4, 2023Data shows when number of candidates increases, voter participation declines.
NewsLocal felon voting program defies expected turnout Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2023After a year, office sees less than 30 applications.
ElectionsUF study finds election stress may impact health Bill Levesque | UF Health Nov 25, 2022Study shows population blood pressure rose following 2016 election.
FeaturedPoe: Gainesville in good hands after elections Seth Johnson Nov 11, 2022Mayor says Ward win is vote of confidence in city’s direction.
ElectionsAlachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Camille Broadway Nov 9, 2022Incumbents win in final countywide vote.
ElectionsWard to take mayoral reins from Poe in January Seth Johnson Nov 9, 2022Ed Book, Casey Willits earn commission seats for districts 2 and 3.
Government + PoliticsVoters pass surtax, single-member districts J.C. Derrick Nov 9, 2022Both measures slip by on narrow margins.
ElectionsAssistant state attorney wins open judicial seat Camille Broadway Nov 8, 2022Brewer wins lopsided victory, taking more than 80% of the vote in five counties.
ElectionsFamiliar faces retain state, U.S. House seats C.J. Gish, Taryn Ashby Nov 8, 2022Incumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.
ElectionsIncumbents look to retain county commission posts Camille Broadway Nov 8, 2022Infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates
ElectionsEarly voting turnout reaches 30% Camille Broadway Nov 7, 2022Ballot measures and multiple local contests to be decided Tuesday.
NewsPerry, Long vie for redrawn Senate District 9 Mainstreet Daily News Nov 3, 2022Seasoned politicians battle to represent Alachua, Levy, Marion counties.
ElectionsGNV candidates approach November runoffs Seth Johnson Nov 2, 2022Districts 2, 3 to make final choice.
NewsHouse races feature incumbents, newcomers C.J. Gish Nov 1, 2022Hinson, Clemons to face Merton, Peters for District 21, 22 seats.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to combine parks, roads in surtax Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2022Proposed surtax would fund Wild Spaces Public Places, roads and affordable housing.
ElectionsEarly voting begins in Alachua County Taryn Ashby Oct 24, 2022Registered voters have seven locations to select from throughout county.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 2022Both parties use same logic for at-large structure.
ElectionsCammack, Hawk vie for congressional seat J.C. Derrick Oct 18, 2022Candidates tackle vastly different map following redistricting
ElectionsBielarski, Ward to debate twice in coming weeks C.J. Gish Oct 13, 2022Candidates also spoke at forum on Sunday.
ElectionsAlachua County election office sends out ballots C.J. Gish Oct 4, 2022More than 45,000 ballots were mailed.
Government + PoliticsWard, Bielarski draw contrasts in mayoral runoff Seth Johnson Aug 25, 2022GRU rates—and what to do about them—provide sharp contrast between candidates