TAMPA, FL – The countdown to the City of Tampa Special Municipal Runoff Election is drawing short, with Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer announcing that early, in-person voting for residents of City of Tampa District 5 begins tomorrow, October 23.
The early voting period will run for four days, concluding on Sunday, October 26. Polling locations will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voters are reminded to bring a valid photo and signature identification, such as a Florida Driver’s License, to the polls.
A complete list of acceptable IDs can be found on the VoteHillsborough.gov website.
Only registered voters residing within the City of Tampa District 5 are eligible to cast a ballot in this specific runoff.
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Early Voting Locations
Eligible District 5 residents can vote at any of the following four locations during the early voting period:
- C Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library
- Fred B. Karl County Center
- Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center
- West Tampa Branch Library
Election Day Details
Election Day is set for Tuesday, October 28. Unlike early voting, voters on Election Day must cast their ballot at the specific polling place assigned to their precinct. Residents can look up their designated precinct on VoteHillsborough.gov or by calling the elections office at (813) 744-5900.
Vote By Mail
For those who chose to vote by mail, ballots must be received at the Supervisor of Elections Office by no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, October 28. Ballots can be dropped off at any of the Early Voting locations or at a Supervisor of Elections office during Early Voting hours. Drop-off is also permitted at a Supervisor of Elections office on Monday (Oct. 27) or Tuesday (Oct. 28).
Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be dropped off at precinct polling places on Election Day. However, a voter can surrender their mail ballot at their precinct if they decide to vote in person instead.
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