Press release from Kim Barton, Alachua County Elections Supervisor

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The voter registration deadline for the 2024 general election is Oct. 7. There are now four weeks until that deadline.

All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, can vote for candidates in their constituencies and for state constitutional amendments.

Polling day for the parliamentary elections is 5 November 2024. Any person wishing to participate in the parliamentary elections must be registered as a voter by 7 October 2024.

If you are not yet registered to vote, there are several ways to register:

• Online: Florida residents can register to vote online. The online voter registration portal – found at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov – is a secure option for voter registration. You will need a valid Florida State ID (Florida Driver’s License Number/Florida Identification Card Number) AND the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
• In person: The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office, located on the third floor at 515 N. Main St., is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voter registration forms can also be completed and dropped off at any Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office or any Alachua County public library.
• By mail: Forms are available online at VoteAlachua.gov. Completed forms must be received by the Alachua County Elections Office by the deadline of October 7 at 5:00 p.m.

Voters already registered are encouraged to check and update their voter registration status. This can be done at https://www.votealachua.gov/My-Registration-Status, by calling 352-374-5252, or by visiting the Alachua County Elections Clerk in person. Voters are encouraged to make changes to their voter registration before Election Day, as changes could impact a voter’s assigned polling place.

For more information about voter registration or to change your voter roll, call the Alachua County Elections Office at 352-374-5252.