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Election reaction: WGCU wants to know what you think

WGCU Staff

WGCU is using its voicemail number and email for WGCU Asks You to gain reactions to the presidential and other elections in 2024.

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Longtime educator wins bid for Lee superintendent seat

Danya Harpster

Lee County is voters pick Denise Carlin as its new superintendent of schools

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Mario Diaz-Balart defeats Democratic challenger

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart won reelection to U.S. House seat.

A steady stream of people arrived at polling locations throughout Lee County on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

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Southwest Floridians go to the polls: a photo gallery

Amanda Whittamore

Southwest Floridians go to the polls: a photo gallery

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US Senate race results for Florida's 5th District: Scott vs Mucarsel-Powell

US Senate race results for Florida's 5th district

Map showing boundaries of Ward 2 in City of Fort Myers.

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Fort Myers' Ward 2 candidates discuss top issues facing their constituents

Tom Hall

Jacquelyn McMiller and Diana Giraldo are running for the Fort Myers City Council seat being vacated by Johnny Streets. When asked to name the top three issues facing the residents of Ward 2, McMiller and Giraldo gave very different answers. Discover what they think Ward 2 residents want and how they plan to fulfill their needs.

“The Legislature recognizes that hunting, fishing, and the taking of game are a valued part of the cultural heritage of Florida and should be forever preserved for Floridians. The Legislature further recognizes that these activities play an important part in the state’s economy and in the conservation, preservation, and management of the state’s natural areas and resources. Therefore, the Legislature intends that the citizens of Florida have a right to hunt, fish, and take game, subject to the regulations and restrictions prescribed by general law and by s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution.” - 2024 Florida Amendment 2

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Amendment 2 adds to Florida’s Constitution many protections already in state law

Tom Bayles

Amendment 2 is largely backed by hunting and fishing groups and charter captains. Amendment 2 is opposed by environmental groups. Some homeowners are worried about increased trespassing

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Early voting is open in much of Southwest Florida

Early voting begins in Southwest Florida.

Florida gulf Coast University students Deshara Bagley (left) and Madison Wells (right) fill out voter registration applications at the League of Women Voters of Lee County table on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University on September 11, 2014.

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League of Women Voters helps FGCU students register to vote and addresses barriers ahead of election

Tara Calligan

The League of Women Voters of Lee County visited Florida Gulf Coast University to help students navigate voting challenges ahead of the general election. FGCU students shared concerns about voter ID requirements and transportation to polling locations, while the League provided guidance and resources like Vote411.org to encourage civic engagement.

Students at Golden Gate High School fill out questionnaires during Collier County's 2023 High School Voter Registration Challenge.

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Collier County launches 11th annual high school voter registration challenge

Tara Calligan

Collier County Supervisor of Elections launches its annual High School Voter Registration Challenge, inspiring high school students to register and participate in voting.