VOTER INFORMATION
for Alachua County and Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Supervisor of Elections - Election & Candidate Information

Florida Department of State Division of Elections

Voter Registration Instructions

Voting

Other Voter Resources

January 31, 2012
Republican Presidential Preference Primary             Gainesville City Commission Election

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

Election Dates
City of Gainesville Election & Presidential Preference Primary* January 31, 2012
City of Gainesville RUN-OFF Election (if needed)                    Feb. 28, 2012     
Primary Election*                                                                     August 14, 2012 General Election                                                                       November 6, 2012

Last Day to Register to Vote or Update Registration
City of Gainesville RUN-OFF Election                                     January 30, 2012 Primary Election*                                                                     July 16, 2012
General Election                                                                       October 9, 2012  

* In a Florida primary election, you may vote only for candidates of the political party in which you are registered (unless all candidates for an office have the same party affiliation and the winner will have no opposition in the General Election). Party affiliation may be changed until the deadlines listed above.    

Early Voting Dates & Times
Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 22nd:  10AM – 4PM
Monday, January 23rd to Friday, January 27th:  10AM – 5PM
Saturday, January 28th:  10AM – 4PM 

Early Voting Locations
Supervisor of Elections Office
County Administration Building Location 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville  
Millhopper Branch Library
3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville  
Tower Road Branch Library
3020 SW 75th Street, Gainesville

2012 GAINESVILLE CITY COMMISSION CANDIDATES & RACES

3-year terms
Qualifying dates November 14-18, 2011.

Candidates contact info/ websites available from Supervisor of Elections (Click here).

CANDIDATE LIST:

• AT-LARGE 1. All electors of the City of Gainesville are eligible to vote for this seat
  Candidates:
       Dejeon Cain
       James Ingle
       Donna Lutz
       Darelene Pifalo
       Lauren Poe
       Richard Selwach
       Nathan A. Skop
       Mark Venzke

• DISTRICT 1. Candidate must reside in the district. Only electors residing in District 1 vote in this race.
  Find your district
  Candidates:
       Armando Grundy
       Yvonne Hinson-Rawls
       Ray Washington

For more information, contact the office of the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections
     111 SE 1^st Ave, Gainesville FL 32601-6819
     352.374.5252
     www.VoteAlachua.com

Florida Department of State Division of Elections

Main website: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/

Florida Voter Assistance Hotline (in English and Español):
Toll Free 1-866-308-6739
For voting information including voter registration, election dates, early voting, precincts and Supervisor of Elections, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm EST.

The toll free Voter Hotline number for people using TTY is 1-800-955-8771. For more information visit the Florida Relay Service.

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Voting

• Vote by Mail

            Any voter may request an absentee ballot and vote by mail.

• Early Voting Dates

            Any voter may vote early. Early voting is available during an 8-day period before an election. Dates have not yet been determined. See the Alachua County    Supervisor of Elections Website for the latest information.
            Picture and signature identification required.

• Vote in Your Precinct

            Florida law requires that you vote in the precinct of your legal residence.
            To find your precinct, click here
            Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
            Voters must present picture and signature identification.

Election Law Changes

Other Voter Resources

• Alachua County Supervisor of Elections
• Florida Division of Elections
• City of Gainesville
• Alachua County