TAMPA, Fla. — It’s a special Election Day for the city of Tampa.
Runoff elections took place for four city council seats.
What You Need To Know
- Runoff elections Tuesday for the city of Tampa
- Four of the city of Tampa’s six city council races were decided
- Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office: Tampa runoff election
- Spectrum Bay News 9 Voter Guide
In District 1, Alan Clendenin defeated Sonja Brookins in the runoff.
In District 2, Guido Maniscalco defeated Robin Lockett.
Meanwhile, in District 3 incumbent Lynn Hurtak defeated challenger (and former state sen.) Janet Cruz.
. @LynnHurtak tells me she’s grateful to everyone who voted today and glad she gets another four years to work on issues that are important to her. She says affordable housing will be a top priority, along with transportation. @BN9 #bn9hillsborough pic.twitter.com/vKwiS8pRK8
— Sarah Blazonis (@SarahBlazonis) April 26, 2023
In District 6, longtime lawmaker Charlie Miranda defeated Hoyt Prindle in the runoff — less than 200 votes seperated the two.
The seats in districts 1, 2 and 3 are citywide. The district 6 seat covers West Tampa and Seminole Heights and parts of South Tampa.
What was at stake?
Although Mayor Jane Castor coasted to re-election with no viable challengers, the runoff election has big implications on the mayor’s second term.
The seats determine how many allies the mayor has on the city council, which could directly impact her agenda.
Affordable housing, population growth, transportation and Tampa's next police chief are all issues that will impact the mayor’s second term.
City races are nonpartisan.