Newberry Election Set for April 12

NEWBERRY ‒ Candidate qualifying for the City of Newberry’s Municipal Election closed on Feb. 24. The election is scheduled for April 12, 2022. Each commissioner serves two-year terms in Newberry with no term limits. All seats are elected at large and are non-partisan.

Commissioners for Groups I, II and III are elected in even years. Incumbents for those seats are Ricky Coleman, Mark Clark and Monty Farnsworth, respectively.

Citizens eligible to vote in City of Newberry elections must be residents and must be registered to vote with the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections. The voter registration book closing date is Monday, March 14, 2022. Residents must be registered to vote by this date.

Residents who are already registered to vote are encouraged to verify and, if needed, update their registration by visiting RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov online or by contacting the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office. For additional voting information, registration or questions, citizens should visit VoteAlachua.com.

On Tuesday, April 12, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. A photo ID, with signature, will be required. All City of Newberry residents may vote on election day at the Municipal Building, 25420 W. Newberry Road, Newberry.

The City of Newberry does not provide early voting in municipal-only elections. However, if a citizen wishes to vote by mail, they may call the City Clerk’s office at 352-472-2161, ext. 7 for additional information.

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