The voter registration deadline for the Gainesville Special Election is October 6

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The voter registration deadline for the November 4, 2025 Gainesville GRU Special Election Referendum is one week away. The deadline is October 6, 2025.

Only registered voters residing within the City of Gainesville city limits are eligible to vote in this election. It is a nonpartisan referendum, so a voter’s party affiliation will not impact what appears on the ballot.

Election Day for the Gainesville GRU Referendum Special Election is November 4, 2025.

If you are not yet registered to vote, there are numerous ways to register:

- 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 St. 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 October 6 deadline.



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