City elections in Tampa, Florida (2019)

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Election dates
Filing deadline: January 18, 2019
General election: March 5, 2019
Runoff election: April 23, 2019
Election stats
Offices up: Mayor and all 7 city council seats
Total seats up: 8 (click here for mayoral elections)
Election type: Nonpartisan
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The city of Tampa, Florida, held general elections for mayor and all 7 city council seats on March 5, 2019. A runoff election was scheduled for April 23, 2019. The filing deadline for this election was January 18, 2019.[1]

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Past elections

2016

See also: Municipal elections in Tampa, Florida (2016)

Tampa City Council District 7

Tampa City Council District 7, Runoff Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Luis Viera 50.62% 2,591
Jim Davison 49.38% 2,526
Total Votes 5,117
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "2016 Runoff Election Official Results," accessed December 7, 2016


Tampa City Council District 7, General Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Jim Davison 30.64% 9,159
Green check mark transparent.png Luis Viera 22.38% 6,690
Avis Harrison 16.00% 4,781
Orlando Gudes 14.12% 4,220
Cyril Spiro 12.44% 3,719
Gene Siudut 4.41% 1,319
Total Votes 29,888
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "2016 General Election Official Results," accessed November 28, 2016

2015

See also: Tampa, Florida municipal elections, 2015

Mayor of Tampa

Mayor of Tampa, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBob Buckhorn Incumbent 95.9% 24,607
Jose Vazquez 4.1% 1,049
Total Votes 25,656
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 28, 2015

Tampa City Council District 1

Tampa City Council, District 1 General Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMike Suarez Incumbent 62.1% 15,474
Susan Long 37.9% 9,432
Total Votes 24,906
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 28, 2015

Tampa City Council District 2

Tampa City Council, District 2 General Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngCharlie Miranda 59% 15,268
Julie Ann Jenkins 31.9% 8,264
Joseph V. Citro 9.1% 2,345
Total Votes 25,877
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 28, 2015

Tampa City Council District 3

Tampa City Council, District 3 General Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngYvonne Yolie Capin Incumbent 73.2% 18,154
Paul Erni 26.8% 6,636
Total Votes 24,790
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 28, 2015

Tampa City Council District 4

Tampa City Council, District 4 General Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngHarry Cohen Incumbent 71.2% 6,999
Kent S. King 28.8% 2,825
Total Votes 9,824
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 28, 2015

Tampa City Council District 6

Tampa City Council, District 6 Runoff Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngGuido Maniscalco 51% 3,731
Jackie Toledo 49% 3,582
Total Votes 7,313
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "Official runoff election results," accessed May 28, 2015


Tampa City Council, District 6 General Election, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJackie Toledo 46% 3,720
Green check mark transparent.pngGuido Maniscalco 29.1% 2,350
Thomas Clark Castellano 24.9% 2,017
Total Votes 8,087
Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, "Official general election results," accessed May 28, 2015

Ballot measures

See also: March 5, 2019 ballot measures in Florida

• Amendment 1: Tampa City Charter Revisions Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of revisions to the city charter, including removal of references to gender, redundancies, and obsolete provisions; correction of typographical errors; clarification of ambiguities; and inclusion of statuatory references where appropriate.
A no vote was a vote against the revisions of the city charter listed above.

• Amendment 2: Tampa Use of Latest Census Figures for Electoral Districts Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to require the City County

Planning Commission to use the latest official census figures to make city electoral districts as equal in populations as required by the U.S. Constitution before each municipal election.

A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to require the City County Planning Commission to use the latest official census figures to make city electoral districts as equal in populations as required by the U.S. Constitution before each municipal election.

• Amendment 3: Tampa City Council Additional Staff Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to allow city council members each to employ a full-time legislative aid and to hire additional staff with the approval of five members.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to allow city council members each to employ a full-time legislative aid and to hire additional staff with the approval of five members.

• Amendment 4: Tampa Timeline for Posting Ordinances to City Website Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to provide that all city ordinances be posted to the city website within at least seven days before adoption.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to provide that all city ordinances be posted to the city website within at least seven days before adoption.

• Amendment 5: Tampa City Clerk Custody of City Documents Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to place all city documents under the custody of the city clerk and to require the city clerk to carry out any other duties by ordinance.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to place all city documents under the custody of the city clerk and to require the city clerk to carry out any other duties by ordinance.

• Amendment 6: Tampa Civil Services Requirements Clarification Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to clarify that civil service requirements for appointment and compensation do not apply to officers, directors, managers, and supervisors not covered by civil service.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to clarify that civil service requirements for appointment and compensation do not apply to officers, directors, managers, and supervisors not covered by civil service.

• Amendment 7: Tampa City Council Chairman Role Clarification Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to clarify that the city council chairman does not become the acting mayor when the mayor is outside of city boundaries or when the mayor is unable to serve.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to clarify that the city council chairman does not become the acting mayor when the mayor is outside of city boundaries or when the mayor is unable to serve.

• Amendment 8: Tampa Mayoral Power Over Departments and Boards Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to permit the mayor to establish, create, combine, or abolish departments or boards with a two-thirds vote of the city council, with the exception for the following: legal, revenue and finance, internal audit, police, fire rescue, the civil service, city employees retirement fund, and fire fighters and police officers pension fund.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to permit the mayor to establish, create, combine, or abolish certain departments or boards with a two-thirds vote of the city council.

• Amendment 9: Tampa Mayoral Direction of City Officers and Employees Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to provide that the duties of city officers and employees be under the direction of the mayor and not the city council, with the exception that the city council be permitted to establish, create, combine, or abolish departments and their duties.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to provide that the duties of city officers and employees be under the direction of the mayor and not the city council, with the exception that the city council be permitted to establish, create, combine, or abolish departments and their duties.

• Amendment 10: Governance and Residency Requirements Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to identify which officers, boards, and elected officials shall govern the city and to allow the city council to waive the residency requirements of department heads for one year, with two more consecutive extensions, with the approval of at least five council members.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to identify which officers, boards, and elected officials shall govern the city and to allow the city council to waive the residency requirements of department heads for one year, with two more consecutive extensions, with the approval of at least five council members.

• Amendment 11: Tampa Extension for Mayoral Appointment Submission Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to extend the time for the mayor to submit an appointment to the city council for approval from 30 days to 90 days.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to extend the time for the mayor to submit an appointment to the city council for approval from 30 days to 90 days.

• Amendment 12: Tampa Clarification for Diverting Funds Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to clarify that funds may be diverted from their original intent if the new purpose is provided in the document authorizing the funds.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to clarify that funds may be diverted from their original intent if the new purpose is provided in the document authorizing the funds.

• Amendment 13: Tampa Permitted City Investments Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to allow the city to invest in any funds permitted under Florida Statute 215.47, except for mortgage-backed securities.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to allow the city to invest in any funds permitted under Florida Statute 215.47, except for mortgage-backed securities.

• Amendment 14: Tampa Creation of Standing Boards and Ad Hoc Committees Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to allow the creation of standing boards by ordinance and the creation of ad hoc committees by resolution with mayoral support.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to allow the creation of standing boards by ordinance and the creation of ad hoc committees by resolution with mayoral support.

• Amendment 15: Tampa Mayor and Council Elections Statutory Provision Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to add the statutory provision that outlines election requirements for the mayor and city council, including qualifications, election dates, the manner to fill vacancies, and the date to take office.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to add the statutory provision that outlines election requirements for the mayor and city council, including qualifications, election dates, the manner to fill vacancies, and the date to take office.

• Amendment 16: Tampa City Employee Discrimination Prohibition Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to prohibit discrimination by city officials and employees based on sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, familial status, disability, gender identification, genetic information, ethnicity, and any others prohibited by law, and to provide anti-discrimination training for all city employees.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to prohibit discrimination by city officials and employees based on sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, marital status, familial status, disability, gender identification, genetic information, ethnicity, and any others prohibited by law, and to provide anti-discrimination training for all city employees.

• Amendment 17: Tampa Charter Review Commission Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to establish a nine-member charter review commission to review the charter every 10 years, beginning in 2027.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to establish a nine-member charter review commission to review the charter every 10 years, beginning in 2027.

• Amendment 18: Tampa Proposing and Voting on Changes to City Charter Approveda

A yes vote was a vote in favor of amending the city charter to provide for the city council to propose charter amendments through ordinances to be voted upon at the upcoming general election and to allow citizen initiatives by a petition of 10 percent of voters in the last election.
A no vote was a vote against amending the city charter to provide for the city council to propose charter amendments through ordinances to be voted upon at the upcoming general election and to allow citizen initiatives by a petition of 10 percent of voters in the last election.

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About the city

See also: Tampa, Florida

Tampa is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida. As of 2010, its population was 335,709.

City government

See also: Mayor-council government

The city of Tampa uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body while the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.

Demographics

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Demographic Data for Tampa, Florida
Tampa Florida
Population 335,709 18,801,310
Land area (sq mi) 114 53,651
Race and ethnicity**
White 65.4% 75.1%
Black/African American 23.6% 16.1%
Asian 4.3% 2.7%
Native American 0.3% 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1%
Two or more 3.9% 2.7%
Hispanic/Latino 26.4% 25.6%
Education
High school graduation rate 87.9% 88.2%
College graduation rate 38.6% 29.9%
Income
Median household income $53,833 $55,660
Persons below poverty level 18.6% 14%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


State profile

See also: Florida and Florida elections, 2019
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Partisan data

The information in this section was current as of May 7, 2019

Presidential voting pattern

  • Florida voted Republican in four out of the six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.

Congressional delegation

State executives

  • Democrats held one of Florida's 16 state executive offices and Republicans held six. Elections for the other offices are nonpartisan.
  • Florida's governor was Republican Ron DeSantis.

State legislature

Florida Party Control: 1992-2024
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Florida quick stats
  • Became a state in 1845
  • 27th state admitted to the United States
  • Florida contains the southernmost point in the contiguous United States.
  • Members of the Florida State Senate: 40
  • Members of the Florida House of Representatives: 120
  • U.S. senators: 2
  • U.S. representatives: 27
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Demographic data for Florida
 FloridaU.S.
Total population:20,244,914316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):53,6253,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:76%73.6%
Black/African American:16.1%12.6%
Asian:2.6%5.1%
Native American:0.3%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
Two or more:2.4%3%
Hispanic/Latino:23.7%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:86.9%86.7%
College graduation rate:27.3%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$47,507$53,889
Persons below poverty level:19.8%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Florida.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Four of 67 Florida counties—6 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Jefferson County, Florida 5.06% 1.75% 3.66%
Monroe County, Florida 6.82% 0.44% 4.90%
Pinellas County, Florida 1.11% 5.65% 8.25%
St. Lucie County, Florida 2.40% 7.86% 12.12%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Florida with 49 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 47.8 percent. Florida was considered a key battleground state in the 2016 general election. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Florida voted Democratic 56.67 percent of the time and Republican 43.33 percent of the time. Florida went to the Republicans in 2000, 2004, and 2016, and it went to the Democrats in 2008 and 2012.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Florida. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[2][3]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 55 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 29.1 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 54 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 30.3 points. Clinton won 14 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 65 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 17.7 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 66 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 21.1 points. Trump won two districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.


See also

Tampa, Florida Florida Municipal government Other local coverage
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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Hillsborough County Elections, "Reporting Group (Election/Committees): 2019 City of Tampa Municipal Election (3/5/2019)," accessed January 21, 2019
  2. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  3. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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