PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The dust has officially settled on the candidate qualifying period for Pasco County’s upcoming local elections. Supervisor of Elections Brian E. Corley confirmed that the window for filing closed at noon on February 17, 2026, locking in the ballots for several key areas.
Residents in Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, and the Town of Saint Leo can now prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
These specific elections are restricted to voters who live within the designated city limits of those four municipalities. While the county at large won’t be voting this time around, the outcomes in these pockets often dictate the immediate direction of local infrastructure, zoning, and neighborhood policing.
Complete bios and platform details for the city candidates have been uploaded to PascoVotes.gov for those looking to do their homework before April.
Election officials are also issuing a quick reminder about the logistics of casting a ballot. If you’re heading to the polls, you’ll need to have a valid photo and signature ID ready. Without those, you’ll be shifted to a provisional ballot, which adds an extra layer of verification to your vote.
If you’ve recently moved or changed your name, it’s a good idea to tidy up your registration now rather than waiting for the morning of the election. You can handle those updates online or by calling the elections office at 800-851-8754 to ensure everything is squared away before the April 14 deadline.
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