Alachua County citizens can find information about voting on the Supervisor of Elections website. You’ll find details about the following ways of voting by clicking on each item below. If you are voting by mail, keep in mind that the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Saturday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m.
Early Voting
Dates: Monday, October 19 – Saturday, October 31
Times: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Locations: You may choose from six locations.
Early voters must present identification, such as the following:
- Florida Driver’s License
- Florida Identification Card
- United States passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military or student ID
- Retirement center ID
- Neighborhood association ID
- Public assistance ID
According to the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections website, you may use two forms of identification to meet this requirement.
Those without acceptable picture and signature identification will receive a provisional ballot.
Vote-by-Mail
Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot: Saturday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m
You can sign up online to vote by mail HERE. You can also request a mail-in ballot in-person, by mail, by phone, or by fax. See the Supervisor of Elections website for details.
The Supervisor of Elections office must receive your mail-in ballot by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Therefore, it is advisable to mail in your ballot as soon as you can, or at least before October 27.
The signature on your mail-in ballot will be compared with the signature on file with your voter registration. If the two signatures do not match, your ballot will not be counted. If you have questions or concerns about your signature on record, inquire with the Supervisor of Elections at 352-374-5252.
Precinct Voting
Date: Election Day, Tuesday, November 3
Times: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Locations: You must vote in the precinct to which you are assigned. You can find your precinct HERE or on your Voter Information Card.
Voters must present identification, such as the following:
- Florida Driver’s License
- Florida ID Card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- United States Passport
- Debit or Credit Card
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Retirement Center ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Public Assistance ID (Social Security or other social services)
- Veteran Health ID issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- A license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to S. 790.06.
- Employee ID issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.
Those without acceptable picture and signature identification will receive a provisional ballot.
