Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Do a mitzvah and MITZVOTE!

UF Hillel is partnering with Hillel International on their MitzVote program, a non-partisan get-out-the-vote campaign, that provides college students with the education and resources they need to mobilize and vote in the 2024 general election.  

 

EARLY VOTING HAS ENDED! 

You MUST vote at your assigned precinct on Election Day. If you are in Gainesville, you CANNOT vote at the Reitz Union on Election Day.

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Make Your Voting Plan 

https://www.hillel.org/mitzvote/#Make-a-plan

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Be an Educated Voter - Review your Sample Ballot before you head to the polls!

• Mitzvote, powered by Hillel International: https://www.mitz.vote/ 

• League of Women Voters: https://www.lwv.org/ 

• Vote Early Day: https://voteearlyday.org/ 

• Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office: https://www.votealachua.com 

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VOTE BY MAIL - DEADLINE TO MAIL VIA USPS HAS NOW PASSED

If you have not yet sent back your vote by mail ballot, you have two choices:

1. Return it in person to your official ballot drop box that is run by your local Supervisor of Elections office.
   You must drop it off at your local precinct's designated ballot drop box. For example,  if you are registered in Palm Beach County, and received a mail in ballot from Palm Beach County, you can only drop off your ballot at a designated Palm Beach County ballot drop box. 

2. Vote in person on Election Day.
   If you are registered to vote in Florida, you can change your address in person at your Gainesville area precinct and vote in person on Election Day. You must bring your Florida Driver's License or forms of ID, that include your name/photo and name/signature. You can show 2 forms of ID if necessary. Your precinct is based on your local Gainesville address.
    

Voting by mail is a safe and effective alternative to in-person voting.

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​The postal service recommends that voters mail their ballots ONE WEEK before the due date to account for any unforeseen events or weather issues, and to allow for timely receipt and processing by election officials.

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If a voter requested a vote-by-mail ballot, but decides to vote in person at the polls, they should make every effort to bring the mail in ballot with them so it can be cancelled. Check your local Supervisor of Elections Office website for more information. 

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VOTER FAQs

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Q: Where do I vote on Election Day? 

A: Your precinct is based on your address. You can look up your voting precinct location at https://www.usa.gov/find-polling-place. 

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Q: Can I see what's on my ballot in advance?

A: Yes! Voters are encouraged to thoroughly research the candidates, amendments, and all items so they can make informed decisions about their vote. The races listed on your ballot are determined by the physical address you provided on your voter registration. Visit your Supervisor of Elections office website to find the ballot based on the address or search using Vote Early Day's Voter Info Tool: https://voteearlyday.org/vote/

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Q: Can I bring notes or a sample ballot that I filled out at home to the polls to help me cast my vote? A: YES!

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Q: I am registered to vote in Alachua County, but I don’t have a Florida driver’s license. What other form of ID can I show at the polls? 

A: In Alachua County, voters must show proof of their photo and signature. This can be done using two forms of ID, one with a photo and one with a signature. For example, you can show (1) a credit/debit card with your signature on it and (2) your Gator1 ID with your photo. ​If you are not able to provide proper identification, you can vote a provisional ballot. For a list of all acceptable forms of ID, visit https://www.votealachua.com/Voters/FAQ 

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Q: Where are there post office locations or mail drop boxes on campus?

A: There is a US Postal Service box located across from the UF Hillel bus stop at 20th Terrace. It is located just next to the traffic light, outside the UF alumni association building.  You can also send mail from the Reitz Union. Find you nearest post office by visiting https://tools.usps.com/locations/ 

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Q: Do I need to vote in every race listed on my ballot?

A: No, you do not. You can leave races blank on your ballot without penalty.

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Q: Can I vote for someone from a different party than the one I am registered for? 

A: Yes, during the General Election, you can vote for any candidate, no matter your party affiliation. Some states, including Florida, have Closed Primaries when you can only vote for the candidates running with the party you are registered with. The Florida primary took place in August 2024. 

 

Q: Can I wear my favorite candidate t-shirt, hat, pin, etc to the polls or do I need to remain neutral? A: YES! General voters are allowed to wear anything they’d like to vote. However, election workers must remain neutral and are not permitted to represent a candidate, political party, or group. 

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Q: I want to vote differently than my parent/grandparent/sibling/friend, but I am afraid they will find out. What do I do?

A: How you vote is a personal decision. Nobody will know how you voted, unless you tell them directly. If you vote in person, you will vote in a private booth or area and may also be given a privacy sleeve for your ballot. We encourage all voters to thoroughly research candidate platforms, pros/cons of proposed amendments and other information from non-partisan, unbiased sources so you can decide who and what best aligns with your personal values.