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Republican Rick Scott declared victory shortly after Democrat Alex Sink conceded the governor’s race Wednesday morning, and the UF community has differing opinions on the tight win.

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Shock the vote

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 2, 2010

Florida’s embarrassment 10 years ago hasn’t taught us much.

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Ballot Breakdown

By Morgan Watkins | Nov. 1, 2010

As voters head to the polls on Election Day, beneath the names of high-profile candidates like Rick Scott and Marco Rubio they will see a list of six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution.

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Local experts weigh in on California marijuana proposition

By Claire Baecher | Nov. 1, 2010

Today Californians will vote on Proposition 19, which, if passed, would legalize the possession of marijuana up to 28.5 grams for people 21 years old or older. In addition, it will allow growing of marijuana at a personal residence in a space up to 25 square feet.

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Kal Penn urges students to vote

By Jerry Bruno | Nov. 1, 2010

Instead of making a trip to White Castle, Kal Penn spent his part of his morning at the Reitz Union, encouraging students to vote.

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Reader against Amendment 4

By Tyler Strickland | Nov. 1, 2010

Thursday’s Amendment Showdown was a foolish article with little journalistic integrity.

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The time is now: The Alligator encourages students to vote today

By Alligator Editorial Board | Nov. 1, 2010

Ladies and gents, it all comes down to today.

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Darts and Laurels

By Alligator Editorial Board | Oct. 28, 2010

After an entire week of getting all political on you and educating you on the basics of this critical November voting game, our political pants and Uncle Sam shirts just feel too tight.

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Alachua County citizens protest airboat ordinance

By Wade Milward | Oct. 27, 2010

Picketers gathered on the courthouse steps Wednesday to publicly voice their opinions on a proposed airboat curfew.

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Senate race heats up over attack ads

By Jerry Bruno | Oct. 24, 2010

Oelrich, the incumbent Republican, sent an open letter to McGriff asking him to agree to an “immediate and mutual cease and desist of all negative campaign advertisements for the duration of this campaign.”

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CNN bus parks on campus as part of election tour

By Mina Radman | Oct. 21, 2010

Students walking along Newell Drive on Thursday may have noticed an unusual vehicle parked behind Marston Science Library.

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Senate candidate Meek stops on campus

By Jerry Bruno | Oct. 21, 2010

Meek, who is challenging Republican Marco Rubio and independent Charlie Crist, spoke to a crowd of about 40 people on Thursday in Reitz Union Room 282 about the importance of getting yourself and others to the polls.

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What society considers politically active is pitiful

By Nate Rushing | Oct. 7, 2010

Don’t ask me if I’m registered to vote. Don’t ask me who I’m voting for. Don’t ask me where I stand on health care.

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SG votes to let election violations slide

By Kat Bein | Oct. 4, 2010

The Student Government Election Commission voted unanimously to let election code violators off with a warning Monday night.

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County supervisor gives voting tips

By Jon Silman | Sep. 30, 2010

There are, however, some key things voters need to know before they go and exercise that important democratic privilege that separates us from the North Koreans.

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United They Stand

By ELIZABETH BEHRMAN | Sep. 29, 2010

As chants, fists and cigar smoke filled the air, Supervisor of Elections Amanda Griffin announced the results of the fall Student Government elections, leading to an eruption of cheers from the Unite Party.