Alachua County Voters Cast Ballots in Local Elections

Voters in Alachua County participated in key state and federal races as well as local commission and school board contests. Turnout reached approximately 60 percent with mail-in and early ballots included.

Voters arrive at Alachua County Library District's Tower Road Branch as signs for local, state and federal candidates line the entrances during the 2026 midterm elections in Gainesville, Fla., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Voters across United States's Alachua County cast ballots in state and federal elections during Tuesday's evening hours, with turnout reaching 99,453 voters. The participation rate hit 60% of the 166,906 eligible electorate ahead of the 7 p.m. poll closures. Early voting and mail-in returns set the stage for local contests across the Florida region.