Municipal elections in Hillsborough County, Florida (2018)

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2018 Hillsborough County elections
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Election dates
Filing deadline: June 22, 2018
Primary election: August 28, 2018
General election: November 6, 2018
Election stats
Offices up: County commissioner, Sheriff, Soil & water conservation board members, Local judgeships
Total seats up: 21
Election type: Partisan
Other municipal elections
U.S. municipal elections, 2018
Hillsborough County, Florida, held general elections for county commissioner, sheriff, soil & water conservation board members, and local judgeships on November 6, 2018. If a race had multiple candidates for a party nomination, a primary was held on August 28, 2018. The deadline for candidates to file to run in this election was June 22, 2018.

Elections

County commission

District 2

General election

General election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 2

Ken Hagan defeated Angela Birdsong in the general election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Ken Hagan (R)
 
52.4
 
74,040
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Angela Birdsong (D)
 
47.6
 
67,378

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 141,418
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 2

Ken Hagan defeated Chris Paradies in the Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 2 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Ken Hagan
 
72.4
 
19,664
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Chris Paradies
 
27.6
 
7,504

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 27,168
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District 4

General election

General election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 4

Incumbent Stacy White defeated Andrew Davis in the general election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 4 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Stacy White (R)
 
57.6
 
81,605
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Andrew Davis (D)
 
42.4
 
60,110

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 141,715
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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District 5

General election

General election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 5 At-large

Mariella Smith defeated Victor Crist and Joe Kotvas in the general election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 5 At-large on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Mariella Smith (D) Candidate Connection
 
52.3
 
265,414
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Victor Crist (R)
 
44.7
 
226,885
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Joe Kotvas (No Party Affiliation)
 
3.0
 
15,058

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 507,357
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 5 At-large

Mariella Smith defeated Elvis Piggott in the Democratic primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 5 At-large on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Mariella Smith Candidate Connection
 
82.9
 
77,479
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Elvis Piggott
 
17.1
 
15,965

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 93,444
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 5 At-large

Victor Crist defeated Angel Urbina in the Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 5 At-large on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Victor Crist
 
81.2
 
70,107
Image of Angel Urbina
Angel Urbina
 
18.8
 
16,194

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 86,301
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District 7

General election

General election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large

Kimberly Overman defeated Todd Marks and Kim O'Connor in the general election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Kimberly Overman (D)
 
53.3
 
268,635
Image of Todd Marks
Todd Marks (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.5
 
224,133
Image of Kim O'Connor
Kim O'Connor (G)
 
2.2
 
11,115

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 503,883
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large

Kimberly Overman defeated Ray Chiaramonte, Sky White, and Mark Nash in the Democratic primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Kimberly Overman
 
40.8
 
44,467
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Ray Chiaramonte
 
25.2
 
27,475
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Sky White
 
17.8
 
19,371
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Mark Nash
 
16.1
 
17,550

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 108,863
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large

Todd Marks defeated Aakash Patel in the Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Todd Marks
Todd Marks Candidate Connection
 
67.7
 
59,488
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Aakash Patel
 
32.3
 
28,430

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 87,918
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Sheriff

General election

Special general election for Hillsborough County Sheriff

Incumbent Chad Chronister defeated Gary Pruitt in the special general election for Hillsborough County Sheriff on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Chad Chronister (R)
 
54.8
 
280,849
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Gary Pruitt (D)
 
45.2
 
231,418

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 512,267
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Soil & Conservation District

Seat 1

General election

General election for Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 1

Kathy Eckdahl defeated Joshua Carrasco, incumbent David Maynard, and Michael Hegarty in the general election for Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 1 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Kathy Eckdahl (Nonpartisan)
 
40.5
 
154,517
Image of Joshua Carrasco
Joshua Carrasco (Nonpartisan)
 
22.6
 
86,078
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David Maynard (Nonpartisan)
 
19.2
 
73,194
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Michael Hegarty (Nonpartisan)
 
17.7
 
67,506

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 381,295
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Seat 3

General election

General election for Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 3

Incumbent Michael Hepburn defeated Francisco Pierre-Louis and John Waterman in the general election for Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 3 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Michael Hepburn (Nonpartisan)
 
38.1
 
142,260
Image of Francisco Pierre-Louis
Francisco Pierre-Louis (Nonpartisan)
 
31.0
 
115,934
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
John Waterman (Nonpartisan)
 
30.9
 
115,307

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 373,501
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Seat 5

General election

General election for Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 5

Andrew Brooks defeated Ray Young, Matt Gozdor, and Travis Medling in the general election for Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District Seat 5 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Andrew Brooks
Andrew Brooks (Nonpartisan)
 
39.6
 
149,001
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Ray Young (Nonpartisan)
 
25.4
 
95,731
Image of Matt Gozdor
Matt Gozdor (Nonpartisan)
 
23.5
 
88,464
Image of Travis Medling
Travis Medling (Nonpartisan)
 
11.5
 
43,117

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 376,313
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Judicial

13th Circuit Court

Group 12

General election

The general election was canceled. Paul L. Huey (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 14

General election

The general election was canceled. Mark R. Wolfe (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 16

General election

General election for Florida 13th Circuit Court

Incumbent Cheryl Thomas won election in the general election for Florida 13th Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Cheryl Thomas
Cheryl Thomas (Nonpartisan)

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

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Group 25

General election

General election for Florida 13th Circuit Court

Robin Fernandez Fuson defeated James S. Moody III in the general election for Florida 13th Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Robin Fernandez Fuson (Nonpartisan)
 
55.7
 
237,779
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James S. Moody III (Nonpartisan)
 
44.3
 
189,115

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 426,894
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Florida 13th Circuit Court

Robin Fernandez Fuson and James S. Moody III defeated Isabel Boza Sevelin and Linette Brookins in the primary for Florida 13th Circuit Court on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Robin Fernandez Fuson (Nonpartisan)
 
32.9
 
63,441
✔
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James S. Moody III (Nonpartisan)
 
32.2
 
62,118
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Isabel Boza Sevelin (Nonpartisan)
 
20.5
 
39,566
Image of Linette Brookins
Linette Brookins (Nonpartisan)
 
14.5
 
27,974

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 193,099
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Group 26

General election

The general election was canceled. Ronald Ficarrotta (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 28

General election

The general election was canceled. Christine Marlewski (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 32

General election

General election for Florida 13th Circuit Court

Incumbent Kim Hernandez Vance won election in the general election for Florida 13th Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Kim Hernandez Vance
Kim Hernandez Vance (Nonpartisan)

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Group 35

General election

The general election was canceled. Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 42

General election

The general election was canceled. Darren Farfante (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 43

General election

General election for Florida 13th Circuit Court

Incumbent Kimberly K. Fernandez won election in the general election for Florida 13th Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Kimberly K. Fernandez
Kimberly K. Fernandez (Nonpartisan)

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Group 44

General election

The general election was canceled. Emily A. Peacock (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 45

General election

General election for Florida 13th Circuit Court

Incumbent Jennifer Gabbard won election in the general election for Florida 13th Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Jennifer Gabbard
Jennifer Gabbard (Nonpartisan)

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County court

Group 2

General election

General election for Hillsborough County Court

Lisa Allen defeated Greg Green in the general election for Hillsborough County Court on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lisa Allen
Lisa Allen (Nonpartisan)
 
55.6
 
235,475
Image of Greg Green
Greg Green (Nonpartisan)
 
44.4
 
187,873

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 423,348
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hillsborough County Court

Greg Green and Lisa Allen defeated Adam Bantner in the primary for Hillsborough County Court on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Greg Green
Greg Green (Nonpartisan)
 
43.5
 
82,672
✔
Image of Lisa Allen
Lisa Allen (Nonpartisan)
 
39.4
 
74,897
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Adam Bantner (Nonpartisan)
 
17.2
 
32,683

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 190,252
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Group 5

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hillsborough County Court

Incumbent Jared Smith won election outright against Bill Yanger in the primary for Hillsborough County Court on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Jared Smith (Nonpartisan)
 
66.7
 
125,721
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Bill Yanger (Nonpartisan)
 
33.3
 
62,835

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 188,556
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Group 8

General election

General election for Hillsborough County Court

Jack Gutman defeated E. Michael Isaak in the general election for Hillsborough County Court on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Jack Gutman (Nonpartisan)
 
60.7
 
253,362
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
E. Michael Isaak (Nonpartisan)
 
39.3
 
164,292

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 417,654
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Hillsborough County Court

Jack Gutman and E. Michael Isaak defeated LaShawn Strachan and Lanell Williams-Yulee in the primary for Hillsborough County Court on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Jack Gutman (Nonpartisan)
 
46.8
 
88,791
✔
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
E. Michael Isaak (Nonpartisan)
 
22.4
 
42,512
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
LaShawn Strachan (Nonpartisan)
 
19.7
 
37,420
Silhouette Placeholder Image.png
Lanell Williams-Yulee (Nonpartisan)
 
11.1
 
20,963

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 189,686
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Unopposed

Note: Unopposed candidates for the circuit and county courts do not appear on any ballot and are considered elected following the general election.

Group 3

General election

The general election was canceled. Joelle Ann Ober (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 4

General election

The general election was canceled. Frances Maria Perrone (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 11

General election

The general election was canceled. Richard A. Weis (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 12

General election

The general election was canceled. Daryl Manning (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Group 15

General election

The general election was canceled. Scott A. Farr (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

Additional elections on the ballot

See also: Florida elections, 2018

About the county

Demographics

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Demographic Data for Hillsborough County, Florida
Hillsborough County Florida
Population 1,229,226 18,801,310
Land area (sq mi) 1,021 53,651
Race and ethnicity**
White 70.5% 75.1%
Black/African American 16.8% 16.1%
Asian 4.1% 2.7%
Native American 0.3% 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1%
Two or more 3.7% 2.7%
Hispanic/Latino 28.7% 25.6%
Education
High school graduation rate 88.7% 88.2%
College graduation rate 33.5% 29.9%
Income
Median household income $58,884 $55,660
Persons below poverty level 14.6% 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.


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.[1][2]

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

Hillsborough County, Florida Florida Municipal government Other local coverage
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External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  2. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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