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Outside of Alachua and Marion counties' primary races, voters on Tuesday chose candidates for dozens of other county-level seats.
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Woods, McFatten To Face Off In Marion County Sheriff Race
Marion County voters came out to the polls in the primary race for sheriff, after former sheriff Chris Blair was removed from office in May. Billy Woods won the Republican primary nomination and Dennis McFatten won the Democratic primary nomination.
Read More »Murphy Beats Grayson to Face Rubio for Senate
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy has won the Democratic nomination to face Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.
Read More »Indicted Member Of Congress Loses Re-Election Bid
U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown has lost her battle to remain in office amid a criminal indictment and a revamped district that includes thousands of new voters.
Read More »North Central Florida Voters Head To The Polls For Primaries
North Central Florida citizens are casting their ballots tonight for several important local elections and primaries.
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WUFT News reporters are covering primary elections for Alachua and Marion counties.
Read More »Alachua County voters are going to the polls
Today is the Florida primary, and those who have not already voted by early vote or mail will have to go in person to their assigned precinct to cast their ballot. WUFT’s Alyssa Bethencourt reported from the Santa Fe College voting precinct 25, and said voter turnout was steady. Alachua …
Read More »Alachua County Commissioner, Sheriff’s Office At Odds Over Marijuana Citations
Alachua County Commissioner Robert Hutchison wants the sheriff's office to begin issuing citations to marijuana suspects instead of arresting them.
Read More »Alachua County Expecting 10 to 15% Boost In Primary Vote
Alachua County typically has a 20 percent turnout for primaries but is anticipating a 30 to 35 percent turnout for Tuesday's.
Read More »Election Guide for Alachua, Marion Counties
Alachua County voters’ ballots will include races for: sheriff, supervisor of elections, county commission and school board.
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