2021 City Commission Elections
The City of Gainesville will hold elections in March 2021 for the At-Large seat and City Commission District 1 seat. This is a non-partisan election.
Election Day
Election Day for the City of Gainesville election is Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Polling places are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day. If needed, the runoff date is Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
What's On The Ballot
The at-large races may be voted on by all registered voters living within Gainesville city limits. District races may be voted on by all registered voters living within that specific district.
Vote-By-Mail
Vote-by-mail by requesting a vote-by-mail ballot.
Early Voting
Dates and times
Friday, March 5, 2021 - Saturday, March 13, 2021
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Locations
- Reitz Union, 655 Museum Rd.
- Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center, 1028 NE 14th St.
- Supervisor of Elections' Office, 515 N. Main St.
Precinct Voting
Voting at your polling place on Election Day is easy. Remember to bring picture and signature identification. For more information on the types of identification accepted at the polls, view Accepted Types of Identification. You can find which precinct you are assigned to vote at by looking at your Voter Information Card. For more information, view Alachua County Precincts & Polling Places.
Sample Ballots
Sample ballots will be available closer to the election. Please check back.
Canvassing Board
The Board of Canvassers has one opening. City residency is required. Submit a letter of interest to clerks@cityofgainesville.org or to the City Clerk’s Office (200 E. University Ave., first floor). All letters of intent must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. The canvassing board schedule will be provided once available.
For more information regarding the City of Gainesville Canvassing Board, please click here.
Financial Reports
For submitted financial reports, please view Financial Report Information.
For more information regarding elections, please contact the Gainesville City Clerk at 352-334-5015 or clerks@cityofgainesville.org.