PLANT CITY, Fla. – Residents of Plant City are preparing to cast their ballots this spring as the 2026 municipal election cycle gets underway. Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer has confirmed the details for the upcoming vote, which will determine leadership for two key seats on the City Commission. Whether you prefer to vote from your kitchen table or show up at the polls in person, here is the essential information to ensure your voice is heard.
Only those who are registered to vote and live within the specific city limits of Plant City are eligible to participate in this local contest.
If you aren’t registered yet, the deadline to do so is March 9. For those already in the system, now is a good time to double-check that your name and residential address are up to date, as these details determine your eligibility for municipal races.
The ballot features two competitive races for the City Commission. In Group 3, voters will choose between candidates Gregory Boyle, Karen Kerr, Tony Smith, and Alicia Kirk Toler. The Group 4 race is equally crowded, featuring John Haney, Camryn Henry, Randy Toler, and Maurice D. Wilson Sr.
Because these are non-partisan roles, all eligible city voters will see the same candidates regardless of their own political party affiliation.
Voters have three distinct ways to participate. Many residents opt for the convenience of voting by mail. However, it is important to remember that mail ballot requests expire after every General Election. If you haven’t requested a new one for 2026, you have until 5 p.m. on March 26 to do so. Requests can be made online at VoteHillsborough.gov or by calling (813) 744-5900.
While ballots for military and overseas voters are already on their way, domestic mailings will begin on March 5. Completed ballots must be received by the elections office—not just postmarked—by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. You can also drop them off at any Supervisor of Elections office or at the early voting site during operating hours.
If you prefer to vote in person before the rush of Election Day, early voting will be held exclusively at Plant City’s City Hall, located at 302 W. Reynolds Street. This window is brief, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4.
Finally, Election Day itself falls on Tuesday, April 7. All local precincts will consolidate at City Hall for the day, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A critical reminder for those with mail ballots: you cannot drop them off at City Hall on Election Day. If you have a mail ballot but decide to vote in person instead, simply bring the marked or unmarked mail ballot with you to the poll to surrender it before casting your in-person vote.
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