Let’s Vote!

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Reminder, it is time to vote in the primary election August 18, 2026. 

Our church is one of the voting precincts in the community. Make sure that you know where your precinct is located. On August 30th, an outreach representative from the Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office will be part of our service. They will provide nonpartisan information about the upcoming 2026 General Election November 3, 2026. After the service, you can register to vote if you still want to exercise your right to participate in the democratic process.

Here are the remaining deadlines before the elections: 

Primary Election 2026

  • Deadline to request that ballot be mailed: August 6, 2026
  • Early voting period (mandatory period): August 8 – 15, 2026
    (Contact Supervisor of Elections for optional days of early voting)
  • Election Day:  August 18, 2026

General Election 2026

  • Deadline to send vote-by-mail ballots to domestic voters:  September 24, 2026 – October 1, 2026
  • Deadline to register to vote:  October 5, 2026
  • Deadline to request that ballot be mailed: October 22, 2026
  • Early voting period (mandatory period):  October 24 – 31, 2026
    (Contact Supervisor of Elections for optional days of early voting)
  • Election Day:  November 3, 2026

List of candidates qualified for the General Election:

https://www.leonvotes.gov/Candidates/Candidates/Candidate-List

WHAT’S ALLOWED FOR 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS

The UUA, UU congregations and organizations CAN:

  • Engage in issue advocacy and organizing for justice
  • Conduct voter education
  • Voter access through voter registration
  • Get Out the Vote drives
  • Combat voter suppression
  • Support or oppose ballot initiatives
  • Educate candidates on issues
  • Sponsor candidate forums
  • Prepare and distribute non-partisan voter guides
  • Lobby elected officials
  • Host a variety of activities at our congregations

The UUA, UU congregations and organizations CANNOT:

  • Have advocacy as their only activity
  • Endorse or oppose candidates running for elected office
  • Intervene in campaigns to influence the outcome of an election

Mark your calendar! Learn about the candidates! VOTE!