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Jeff Mays grew up during the MTV Rock the Vote era but never registered. He was too busy taking care of his dad.
Read More »The Non-Voter: ‘Farmer Jeff’ Loses Faith In Government After Father Dies In VA Hospital
Five Alachua County Precinct Changes In Effect For 2018 Midterm Election
Early voting concludes on Saturday, Nov. 3. In-person voting on Tuesday will be available at precinct locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here's how to find yours.
Read More »The Veteran: Volunteer Chad Walker Sees Mental Health Support As ‘Overlooked’ In Washington
Veterans’ issues will be a key consideration for Navy veteran Chad Walker when he casts his ballot in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Read More »Democrats Hoping For Historic Voter Turnout
A Democrat has not occupied Florida's governor's mansion in over 20 years. Party leaders are hoping a historic voter turnout will change that.
Read More »The Greyhound Racer: Lee Forzly Loved The Dogs As Family, Will Vote ‘No” On Amendment 13
Lee Forzly trained the No. 2 greyhound in the country in 1993. Now out of the business for nearly a decade, she plans to vote 'no' on Amendment 13.
Read More »Working Mom, Political Activist: Jessica Baker Hoping For a ‘Blue Wave’
Jessica Baker, 46, of Newberry learned her love of politics from her father, who taught her to think critically about national and local issues.
Read More »Organic Farmer: Immigration A Top Issue For Amy Van Scoik
As Election Day nears, Frog Song Organics owner Amy Van Scoik, a registered independent voter, will be looking closely at the candidates and their policies, and specifically how they might affect immigration, as she struggles to find workers for her farm.
Read More »Updates: Florida Man Arrested, Charged In Connection With Bomb Mailings
The name of the man detained in connection with the pipe bomb scare is Cesar Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, Florida, according to law enforcement officials.
Read More »Voter Turnout Could Hit 50-Year Record For Midterm Elections
Half of eligible voters might go to the polls this fall, which would be the highest turnout level in a midterm election since the mid-1960s, another time of cultural and social upheaval.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: U.S. House, District 3
Congressman Ted Yoho was first elected in 2012, and Yvonne Hayes Hinson is running to try to keep him from winning a fourth term representing Florida's 3rd District.
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