Supervisor of Elections marks National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17

Press release from Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. — Tomorrow the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office will join thousands of other election officials across the country to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday that aims to help all eligible voters participate in our democracy.

This day is especially vital as we look ahead to the voter registration deadline for the 2024 General Election, which is October 7, 2024.

Tomorrow the Supervisor of Elections Office will be assisting with voter registration at the Santa Fe College Civics Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., taking place at the Oak Grove on Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus. Then from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Supervisor of Elections Office will be partnering with the University of Florida for another “Read and Register” voter registration drive at Library West on-campus.

Election Day for the General Election is on November 5, 2024. Any individual who would like to participate in the General Election must be registered to vote by October 7, 2024.

All registered voters, regardless of their party affiliation, will be able to vote for the candidates running in their electoral districts and on state constitutional amendments.

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

• Online: Florida residents can register to vote online. The online voter registration portal — found at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov — is a safe and secure option for voter registration. You will need a valid Florida State ID (Florida Driver’s License number/Florida ID Card number) AND the last four digits of your social security number.
• In person: The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office, which is located at 515 N. Main St. on the third floor, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voter registration forms can also be completed and turned in 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 Supervisor of Elections Office before 5 p.m. on the October 7 deadline.

Already-registered voters are encouraged to verify 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 Supervisor of Elections Office in person. Voters are encouraged to make any changes to their voter registration in advance of Election Day as changes could impact a voter’s assigned polling place.

For more information on registering to vote or making changes to your voter registration record, please contact the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-374-5252.