Special Election: Nov. 4, 2025
The special election, 2025 City of Gainesville GRU Referendum, is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
Voter registration deadline: Oct. 6
2026 City Commission Regular Election
The City of Gainesville regular election is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for the Mayor At-Large seat, City Commissioner District 2, City Commissioner District 3, and City Commissioner District 4 seats. Charter law (Ordinance No. 160876) changed the city elections to be held every other year in even-numbered years to coincide with county and statewide elections, and are administered by the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office. The City's election is a non-partisan election. For more information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 352-334-5015 or clerks@gainesvillefl.gov.
Voter Registration Deadline
The voter registration and party affiliation change deadline for the 2026 Regular Election is Monday, July 20, 2026