We may not be electing a new commander in chief this year, but the decisions you make during the 2026 midterm elections may impact your community more directly than any new U.S. president will. From mail-in ballot information to rundowns of local and state candidate match-ups, we’ve got you covered from the August primaries through the general elections in November.
Marion County libraries could lose roughly half their budget in 2027 if voters approve Amendment 3 this November, county officials warn.
Almost all of these races show up on every county ballot in North Central Florida, as well.
Here’s everything you need to know about requesting and casting a mail-in ballot for this year’s midterm general election.
If you want to beat the Election Day rush and want to see your ballot drop into the slot, here’s where and when you can vote early in North Central Florida in 2026.
Background on both candidates and the biggest gaps in their platforms on healthcare, housing, immigration, and the role of government.
Here’s our explainer on what the amendment proposals mean, and what they would do across Florida if passed.
Four simultaneous rallies will take place on multiple corners in The Villages Oct. 17.
An announcement for tonight’s change of venue stated that UF had canceled the event’s permit.
Mike Mills and Brigitte Smith will face voters on November 3, 2026 in the Marion County School Board District 4 runoff, with reading scores, discipline and school safety at the center of the race.
Incumbent Chair Dr. Sarah James and challenger Donald “Donny” Barber split on Ten Commandments displays, school safety, spending and how to raise the district’s C grade.