Morgan Vanderlaan

UF sophomore Lilly McGrath, 19, sports an American outfit during The Swamp's election watch party on Nov. 5, 2024.

Madilyn Gemme

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 6

Voters also had the opportunity to vote on multiple local referendums and six state amendments. Amendments 3 and 4, which would legalize recreational marijuana and limit government interference for abortions, both failed. State amendments need 60% public approval to pass, while local referendums only need a majority to vote in favor.

Election day is right around the corner! Here’s everything you need to know about the six Florida ballot measures before Nov. 5, 2024. | El día de las elecciones está a la vuelta de la esquina. Aquí está todo lo que necesita saber sobre las seis medidas electorales de Florida antes del 5 de noviembre de 2024.

Henry A. Moore

NEWS

Las enmiendas 3 y 4 fracasaron. ¿Y ahora qué?

By Morgan Vanderlaan and Isabela Reinoso | Nov. 6

Tanto la enmienda 3 como la 4 fracasaron con sólo un 55,7% y un 57% a favor, respectivamente. Ambas enmiendas necesitaban un 60% de votos para ser aprobadas.

Henry A. Moore

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 5

Both Amendment 3 and 4 failed with only 55.7% and 57% in favor, respectively. Both amendments needed 60% public approval to pass.

Early voting signs outside of the J. Wayne Reitz Union.

Noah Lantor

METRO | POLITICS ENTERPRISE

Over half of Alachua County voters cast ballots ahead of Election Day

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Nov. 1

In Alachua County, over 50% of registered voters have already cast their vote. According to the UF election lab, over 60 million citizens across America have voted as of Oct. 31.

Henry A. Moore

NEWS

Una guía del votante sobre las seis enmiendas estatales de estas elecciones

By Morgan Vanderlaan and Isabela Reinoso | Oct. 21

La votación temprana en el condado de Alachua comenzó el 20 de octubre para las elecciones presidenciales de 2024. Desde los dinámicos candidatos que encabezan la lista hasta las elecciones locales para el aguacil, las elecciones de este año tendrán repercusiones de gran alcance en toda Florida.

Henry A. Moore

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

A voter guide to the six state amendments this election

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 21

One important and often confusing part of this year’s election cycle is the six constitutional amendments that voters can decide on which require 60% voter approval to pass into law. If approved, these amendments would become a permanent part of Florida’s state constitution and could not be bypassed by any act of legislation. Despite being non-partisan amendments, voters across Florida stand divided on each issue.

The Florida deadline for voter registration is approaching fast as the 2024 election season comes to a close, here’s everything you need to know from October 7th to November 5th.

Henry A. Moore

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

Elections are next month. What are organizations doing to register Gen Z?

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Oct. 8

Oct. 7 marked the final day for new voter registrations in Florida for the Nov. 5 general election. Registration organizations sought to reach Gen Z, the youngest voting bloc, which has traditionally had low voter turnout.

Questions concerning the legalization of marijuana have entered the polls, but some are skeptical.

Jea Nace

ELECTION | ENTERPRISE

Alachua County community discusses marijuana legalization

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Sep. 30

Amendment 3, appearing on the general election ballot in November, would allow adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products recreationally. In Alachua County, stakeholders have concerns over the potential impacts if the amendment gains citizen approval.

Doug Emhoff, the husband to Kamala Harris, speaks to attendees at a campaign event in The Villages on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Morgan Vanderlaan

METRO | POLITICS ENTERPRISE

Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, makes campaign stop in The Villages

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Sep. 14

Before Emhoff spoke, leaders across the state spoke on behalf of the Harris campaign. Yvonne Hayes Hinson, D-Gainesville, expressed concerns to the crowd over Project 2025 and a potential second Trump term. Hayes Hinson emphasized that social security and Medicare, two issues important to the older residents of The Villages, would be threatened under Project 2025.

Students and community members watch the first presidential debate at The Swamp on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Armand Raichandani

METRO | POLITICS ENTERPRISE

Presidential debate sparks watch parties across Gainesville

By Morgan Vanderlaan | Sep. 11

From border concerns to “the opportunity economy,” both Trump and Harris did not shy away from tough topics on the Philadelphia stage. In a 90-minute period, both candidates were tasked with presenting their own policy points while also defending themselves from opposing attacks.

Morgan Vanderlaan

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By Morgan Vanderlaan | Sep. 14

Doug Emhoff, the husband to Kamala Harris, speaks to attendees at a campaign event in The Villages on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Claudia de la Cruz, the Party for Socialism and Liberation's 2024 presidential nominee, speaks at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Morgan Vanderlaan

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Claudia de la Cruz

By Morgan Vanderlaan | July 18

Claudia de la Cruz, the Party for Socialism and Liberation's 2024 presidential nominee, speaks at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

People gather for the Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Morgan Vanderlaan

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Juneteenth Freedom Fest

By Morgan Vanderlaan | June 16

People gather for the Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Elizabeth Borer, Lisena Mathurin, Barry Audain, Rob Manela and Jocelyn Middleton celebrate the opening of the dialysis suite with confetti at the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Morgan Vanderlaan

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Dialysis center opening

By Morgan Vanderlaan | May 30

Elizabeth Borer, Lisena Mathurin, Barry Audain, Rob Manela and Jocelyn Middleton celebrate the opening of the dialysis suite with confetti at the ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Here’s what to know about Alachua County general election results

Las enmiendas 3 y 4 fracasaron. ¿Y ahora qué?

Amendment 3 and 4 failed. What now?

Over half of Alachua County voters cast ballots ahead of Election Day

Una guía del votante sobre las seis enmiendas estatales de estas elecciones

A voter guide to the six state amendments this election

Elections are next month. What are organizations doing to register Gen Z?

Alachua County community discusses marijuana legalization

Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, makes campaign stop in The Villages

Presidential debate sparks watch parties across Gainesville

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