Gainesville chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women launches 2026 voter engagement campaign
Press release from National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Gainesville, FL Chapter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated, Greater Gainesville, FL Chapter proudly announces the launch of its nonpartisan 2026 voter engagement campaign: “Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Future.”
The campaign is designed to encourage voter registration, civic participation, and community engagement throughout Greater Gainesville/Alachua County and Marion and Columbia Counties ahead of the 2026 Primary and General Elections.
“Our goal is quite simple,” said chapter President Florida Bridgewater-Alford. “We want every eligible voter in our communities to understand that their voice matters and their vote matters. And we want them to teach one, bring one.”
The campaign will include engaged voter education efforts, energetic community outreach events, robust social media engagement, sustainable partnerships with local organizations, and public service announcements encouraging residents to register and participate in the election process.
“Our campaign is designed to meet people where they are, provide accurate information, and encourage neighbors, family members, and friends to register, vote, and stay engaged. When we participate, our communities are stronger, and our voices are impossible to ignore,” said Ivy Bell, Chair of the Public Policy Committee, NCBW, Inc., Greater Gainesville, FL.
Important election dates include:
- Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline: July 20, 2026
- Primary Election Day: August 18, 2026
- General Election Voter Registration Deadline: October 5, 2026
- General Election Day: November 3, 2026
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated, Greater Gainesville, FL Chapter remains committed to advocacy, leadership development, and empowering communities through civic engagement.