Young voters are wildcard in 2012 election, particularly in Florida
Voters between the ages of 18 to 24 have been voting more in recent presidential elections, with an approximate 10 percent increase between 1996 and 2008. The statistic would be impressive if this same...
View ArticleIn the News: rainy election day, Gator Growl raises money, Presidential dash,...
Rainy Election Day predicted in the region – Showers will likely pour down on Election Day, but clear skies are expected starting Wednesday in the region this week. The Gainesville Sun Gator Growl...
View ArticleSocial media’s impact on the 2012 election, and on a local Florida race
This election season, social media exploded on the political scene and changed how candidates campaign and communicate with voters. Chuck Chestnut and Dean Cheshire, two Alachua County Commission...
View ArticleStaying sane on election day
Worried about election day? Here are some tips to stay sane while at the polls.
View ArticleIn the News: early voting down, meningitis victims catch another sickness,...
Second Illness Infects Meningitis Sufferers – People recovering from meningitis in an outbreak sparked by a contaminated steroid may experience a second ailment. The new problem, called an epidural...
View ArticleAlachua County voters head to the polls
We bring you the sights and sounds from around Alachua County's precincts ahead of Tuesday night's results.
View ArticleNelson, Yoho, Brown, Perry each win Florida races
View our Storify of major Florida races from Tuesday night.
View ArticleIn the News: marijuana initiative, Senate majority, concession speech,...
Colorado, Washington legalize recreational marijuana use – Voters in Washington and Colorado passed ballot initiatives Tuesday for marijuana use. The initiative has been named the biggest victory for...
View ArticleMedia coverage reaches new level on Election Night 2012
The media frenzy during Election Night could be seen and heard throughout the country thanks to social media sites and around-the-clock election coverage on TV. The result: praise for television...
View ArticleFlorida continues to count votes
Although Florida's votes won't affect the outcome of the presidential election, it still has many people questioning the legitimacy of the state's voting process.
View ArticleSuper PACs make this election most expensive in history
Super PACs raise millions to spend on political advertising for candidates and are not accountable to anyone.
View ArticleUF political science professors preview nationwide races
Blue or red, donkey or elephant, Democrat or Republican — Tuesday voters nationwide will be making decisions for local, state and national elections.
View ArticleIn the News: nor’easter devastation, election confusion, baby rhinos, prison...
Pinellas voters get robocall from elections boss saying they have until ‘tomorrow’ to vote – Tampa Bay Times – An automated call on Election Day incorrectly told thousands of Pinellas County voters,...
View ArticleGov. Rick Scott opens possibility of more early voting days
Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday that Florida needs to look at a larger early voting period.
View ArticleSupervisors discuss election problems with Florida senate
The Florida Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections heard from nine supervisors of election Monday about what they think caused problems during the 2012 election.
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