Hillsborough County ballot guide: 6 local races
Who's running for Hillsborough County commission and school board on the Nov 3 ballot, how incumbents voted, and who funds each campaign. A source for every fact.
County Commission, District 1
Who votes: Voters in District 1
- Harry Cohen (In office now · Democrat)
- Jackie Toledo (Running · Republican)
County Commission, District 3
Who votes: Voters in District 3
- Luiz F. F. Garcia (Running · Republican)
- Gwen Myers (In office now · Democrat)
County Commission, District 5 (Countywide)
Who votes: Every Hillsborough voter
- Stacy Hahn (Running · Republican)
- Neil Manimala (Running · Democrat)
County Commission, District 7 (Countywide)
Who votes: Every Hillsborough voter
- Aileen Rodriguez (Running · Democrat)
- Joshua Wostal (In office now · Republican)
School Board, District 2
Who votes: Voters in School Board District 2
- Brittany Lyssy (Running)
- Daniela Simic (Running)
School Board, District 6 (Countywide)
Who votes: Every Hillsborough voter
- Kenneth "Ken" Gay (Running)
- Karen Perez (In office now)
Recent county commission decisions
- Approved $75 million for ZooTampa renovations and expansion Oct 21, 2026 · Passed 4 to 3
- Gave final approval to county funding for a new Rays ballpark Aug 28, 2026 · Passed 5 to 2
- Approved changes to the proposed FY 2027 budget Jul 29, 2026 · Passed 7 to 0
- Approved a non-binding deal to pursue a new Rays ballpark in Tampa May 20, 2026 · Passed 5 to 2