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2024 Voter's Guide: St. Johns County School Board Referendums
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: St. Johns County School Board ReferendumsSt. Johns County voters will face two separate ballot questions this November regarding funding for their public school district, addressing both physical needs for school buildings, and needs for programs and teacher pay.
'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
Read full article: 'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young votersYouth-led progressive organizations have warned for months that Joe Biden had a problem with young voters, pleading with the president to work more closely with them to refocus on the issues most important to younger generations or risk losing their votes.
Will the 6-week abortion ban drive young voters to the polls?
Read full article: Will the 6-week abortion ban drive young voters to the polls?With the six-week abortion ban now in effect in Florida, younger voters are looking forward to heading to polls in November to make their voices heard on Amendment 4, which would either approve or deny the constitutional right to abortion.
Election leaders are on a campaign to restore trust in America’s election process, ahead of 2024
Read full article: Election leaders are on a campaign to restore trust in America’s election process, ahead of 2024Federal, state and local election officials are working to make America trust our elections now and in 2024. Voters can expect to hear a lot about this effort in the coming months, as they try to debunk election lies and misinformation.
Voting begins in Ohio in the only election this fall to decide abortion rights
Read full article: Voting begins in Ohio in the only election this fall to decide abortion rightsIn-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Florida faith leaders discuss concern over voter intimidation tactics, call for safety at polls
Read full article: Florida faith leaders discuss concern over voter intimidation tactics, call for safety at pollsFaith leaders from across Florida held a virtual press conference Friday to discuss concerns about voter intimidation tactics and violence as voters make their way to the polls.
Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxes
Read full article: Arizona sheriff steps up security around ballot drop boxesThe sheriff in metropolitan Phoenix says he’s stepped up security around ballot drop boxes after a series of incidents involving people keeping watch on the boxes and taking video of voters after they were apparently inspired by lies about the 2020 election.
Your Voice Matters: Clay County voters to decide on keeping property tax hike
Read full article: Your Voice Matters: Clay County voters to decide on keeping property tax hikeClay county voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether a property tax hike should remain in effect for another 4 years. This is the property tax increase passed by voters in 2018 to secure schools. Much of that money went to starting up a school district police force.
Alachua County ballot initiative: 1% sales tax for ‘Wild Spaces, Public Places’
Read full article: Alachua County ballot initiative: 1% sales tax for ‘Wild Spaces, Public Places’Alachua County voters will be asked in November to vote up or down a one-cent sales tax to fund “Wild Spaces and Public Places.” If approved by a majority of voters, the tax would replace a similar half-cent taxes tax used to fund road repairs, park renovations, affordable housing and additional fire stations for the county.
County elections supervisor calls proposed mail-in ballot changes ‘a recipe for disaster’
Read full article: County elections supervisor calls proposed mail-in ballot changes ‘a recipe for disaster’There’s a new push to change how mail-in voting works in Florida that would increase the number of envelopes voters would get and need to mail back.
‘Black votes matter!’: Jacksonville groups criticize Gov. DeSantis, call for change
Read full article: ‘Black votes matter!’: Jacksonville groups criticize Gov. DeSantis, call for changeA rally in Jacksonville on Wednesday had this message for Gov. Ron DeSantis: “Black voters matter! Black voters matter! Black voters matter!”
Krispy Kreme is giving a free donut to everyone on election day
Read full article: Krispy Kreme is giving a free donut to everyone on election dayThe doughnut chain announced on Tuesday that it will give visitors the iconic “I Voted” sticker, as well as a free doughnut, in honor of Election Day on November 3. “If you’re out and about on Election Day, we want to thank you by giving you a free Original Glazed doughnut,” Krispy Kreme Chief Marketing Officer Dave Skena said. “And if you didn’t get your ‘I Voted’ sticker because you voted before election day, we’ve got you covered there too.”Need some free coffee to go alongside that free doughnut? Bold Bean is handing out free cups of coffee -- paid for by Farah & Farah -- at all Bold Bean locations. RELATED: Bold Bean offering free coffee for voters on Nov. 3
These ‘I voted’ sticker designs are winning in the polls
Read full article: These ‘I voted’ sticker designs are winning in the pollsThough Louisiana won’t be handing out “I Voted” stickers at the polls this year, we can’t help but highlight its award-winning design. Clark County, NevadaPersonifying Las Vegas in a creative sticker, Clark County takes into account the familiar details that make its area known in its 'I Voted' sticker. Alaska Division of ElectionsAlaska has various options of its 'I Voted' sticker for 2020 elections and they each pay homage to women and its native communities. Alaska redesigned its “I Voted” sticker in time to celebrate the 19th Amendment’s centennial. The artwork takes a twist from traditional “I Voted" sticker designs with a call to action instead, asking anyone reading to go out and vote.
Florida Supreme Court, Court of Appeals retention
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court, Court of Appeals retentionFlorida law requires Florida Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges to be placed on the ballot in nonpartisan elections every six years so voters can determine whether they should remain on their courts for another six-year term. These are called “merit retention” elections. This year, one Supreme Court justice and 24 appeals court judges will be on the ballot, including five in the First District -- which includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Hamilton, Nassau, Okaloosa, and Union counties, -- and the Fifth District -- which covers Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns counties. Florida District Courts of Appeal mapVoters are being asked whether or not to retain:Justice of the Supreme CourtCarlos G. MunizFirst District Court of AppealJoseph Lewis Jr. | Scott Makar | Rachel Nordby | Tim Osterhaus | Clay Roberts | Adam S. TanenbaumFifth District Court of AppealKerry I. Evander | Jamie Grosshans | John M. Harris | Richard B. Orfinger | Meredith Sasso | F. Rand WallisThese jurists don’t campaign for retention, but biographical information about them is compiled by The Florida Bar.
Early voting for Florida Primary wrapping up for Duval & Nassau counties
Read full article: Early voting for Florida Primary wrapping up for Duval & Nassau countiesVoters impressed by the safety and precautions during the pandemic. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Voter’s Guide: Baker County races
Read full article: Voter’s Guide: Baker County racesBaker County voters will select a clerk of court race on their ballot (see below), along with contested races for the 5th Congressional District, Florida Senate District 5, Florida House District 10, judicial retention and six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Clerk of CourtsIncumbent Democrat Stacie Harvey faces Republican challenger Robert Fred Gray in the general election. Preview the Baker County sample ballot | Lookup or change your voting status, request a sample ballot and find other information by visiting bakerelections.com.
Ross wins runoff race for seat on Fernandina Beach City Commission
Read full article: Ross wins runoff race for seat on Fernandina Beach City CommissionFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Voters in Fernandina Beach went to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballot in the runoff race for a seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission. Ronald "Chip" Ross won the Group 3 seat on the City Commission with 1,396 votes, or 54.96 percent. Voter turnout in the runoff election was 24.04 percent. Of the city's 10,568 registered voters, 2,541 cast ballots. Click here to view the complete election results.