The City Clerk serves as the Supervisor of Elections for the City of High Springs municipal Elections.
All elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter, Code of Ordinances and general elections laws of the state of Florida.
Upcoming Elections:
The upcoming election will be November 5, 2024 for High Springs City Commission Seats #4 and #5
Candidates:
SEAT 4:
Chad Howell
Julie Ann Tapia-Ruano
SEAT 5:
Zachary Walter
Katherine Weitz (I)
Sue Weller
(I): INCUMBENT
Qualifying to Run for Commission Seat #4 or Seat #5
At the end of the qualifying period, the following candidates have qualified to run for the High Springs City Commission in the 2024 General Election on November 5th.
SEAT 4:
Chad Howell
Julie Ann Tapia-Ruano
SEAT 5:
Zachary Walter
Katherine Weitz (I)
Sue Weller
(I): INCUMBENT
Campaign Signs
In general, campaign signs, such as yard signs, should be removed within 7 days after a campaign ends. Campaigns must not put their signs in any roadway right-of-way. Illegally placed signs are subject to removal.
Disclaimers
▪ Any political advertisement or campaign literature must contain the phrase “paid political advertisement." The ad or literature must also identify the persons or organizations sponsoring the ad and who approved the ad, and state whether the ad is paid for or provided in-kind. This requirement does not apply to campaign messages which are designed to be worn by a person, but does apply to telephone banks and other non-printed media.
▪ Any tickets or advertising for a campaign fund raiser must comply with the requirements of section F.S. 106.143.
▪ Any political advertisement paid for by an independent expenditure must prominently state: "Paid political advertisement paid for by name and address of person paying for advertisement, independently of any candidate (or committee)." F.S. 106.071(2)
Enforcement of Campaign Laws
Jurisdiction to investigate and determine violations of Florida election laws is vested in the Florida Division of Elections and the Florida Elections Commission. Violations of Florida Statutes governing campaigns are subject to penalties ranging from fines and warnings, up to removal of the candidate's name from the ballot, disqualification from taking office, and other criminal penalties.
Voter Information
For information on voting precincts or on how to register to vote, please contact the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-374-5252.
Vote by Mail ballots for the November 5, 2024 City of High Springs Commission Seats #4 and #5 Election may be obtained from the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office.
ON ELECTION DAY:
Residents are encouraged to verify and, if needed, update their registration by visiting www.RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov or by contacting the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office. You can register online by going to VoteAlachua.gov. or go in person to the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office. For additional voting registration information questions visit www.VoteAlachua.gov.
Bring a valid picture and signature identification (see below for acceptable Identification). If you vote at the polls, and cannot show a picture and signature identification, you must vote a provisional ballot.
Acceptable Photo and Signature Identification
- Florida Driver's License
- Florida ID Card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- United States Passport
- Valid Debit or Credit Card with the voter's signature
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Retirement Center ID
- Neighborhood Association ID
- Public Assistance ID (Social Security or other social services)
- Veteran Health ID issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- A license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to S. 790.06.
- Employee ID issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.
For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 386-454-1416 option 6 or email cityclerk [at] highsprings.gov.