Presidential Preference Primary Voter Registration Deadline

ALACHUA COUNTY ‒ The voter registration and party affiliation change deadline for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election is Feb. 20, 2024. This deadline is now two weeks away.

Florida is a closed primary election state, meaning that only voters registered with a political party can vote for that party's candidates in partisan races.

Only registered Republican voters will have a contest to vote on in the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary.

All registered voters, regardless of party, will be eligible to vote for President and Vice President in the November General Election.

Election Day for the Presidential Primary Election is March 19, 2024. Any individual who would like to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary Election must be registered to vote by Feb. 20, 2024.

Additionally, any voter who wishes to change their party affiliation must do so by the Feb. 20 deadline for the change to take effect for this election.

If you are not yet registered to vote or need to update your voter registration record, there are numerous ways to do so:

• Online: Florida residents can register to vote online. The online voter registration portal — found at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov — is a safe and secure option for voter registration. You will need a valid Florida State ID (Florida Driver's License number/Florida ID Card number) and the last four digits of your social security number.
• In person: The Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office, which is located at 515 N. Main Street, Gainesville on the third floor, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voter registration forms can also be completed and turned in at any Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office or any Alachua County Public Library.
• By mail: Forms are available online at VoteAlachua.gov. Completed forms must be received by the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office before 5 p.m. on the Feb. 20 deadline.

Already registered voters are encouraged to verify and update their voter registration status. This can be done at https://www.votealachua.gov/My-Registration-Status, by calling 352-374-5252, or by visiting the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office in person. Voters are encouraged to make any changes to their voter registration in advance of election day as changes could impact a voter's assigned polling place.

For more information on registering to vote or making changes to your party affiliation status, contact the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-374-5252. 

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