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Candidate Profiles: Gainesville's Mayoral and District 4 Races

Gainesville mayoral candidates Ed Braddy, Lauren Poe and Donald Shepherd.
Gainesville mayoral candidates Ed Braddy, Lauren Poe and Donald Shepherd.

Gainesville residents who registered to vote by Feb. 16 will have the opportunity to cast a ballot for their preferred mayoral and Gainesville City Commission District 4 candidate. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.

Before visiting the polls, voters can review WUFT's question-and-answer sessions with each candidate, along with information about important locations and election-day tips from the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections.

Gainesville Mayor

Gainesville City Commission District 4

Voting Requirements 


  • Residents must vote at the appropriate precinct, which can be found by looking at a personal Voter Information Card or using the Precinct Finder. A list of locations can be found here.
  • Check the supervisor's website for location changes prior to voting.
  • Voters must bring picture and signature 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)
  • Utility bills, bank statements, government checks, paychecks and other government documents are accepted as signature identification if they contain the voter's name and current address.

Supervisor of Elections Office


  • Located at 515 N. Main St., Suite 300, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Phone: 352-374-5252
  • Email: PWC@alachuacounty.us

Check back tomorrow for live election results and coverage on wuft.org and @WUFTNews on Twitter. 

Giuseppe is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.