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Citrus
Citrus: November races
The following races don't have primaries and will not appear on the ballot until the general election:
District 1 Citrus County Commission
A SPRAWLING FIELD: Thoughts of growth, parks and septic tanks loom large in a race teeming with candidates ranging from a builder to an artist to a boat captain.
District 5 Citrus County Commission
PARKWAY KEY ISSUE: In the race for District 5, among major issues are a Suncoast Parkway extension, the economy, jobs and water quality.
District 5 County School Board Citrus
THREE FOR TWO: A trio of candidates wants to serve the final two years of an unexpired term. One of them could win it all in the primary.
Judge Citrus County
FACE-OFF OUTSIDE COURT: Lawyer Milan "Bo" Samargya says he can save money, while County Judge Mark Yerman points to 11 years of achievements.
District 4 Citrus County School Board
SEVEN FOR SCHOOL BOARD: Each candidate believes their experience and viewpoint is what the board needs.
Citrus-Hernando
U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
QUARTET SQUARES OFF: Four Democrats, only one of whom has run for office, are vying to unseat Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite.
Hernando
District 1 Hernando County Commisssion
VETERANS VS. NEWCOMERS: Six Republicans compete for a spot on the County Commission. They vary widely in age, experience and ideology.
District 2 Hernando School Board
EYE ON SCHOOLS: All four contenders for a retiree's seat have had a hand in education or still do, but their priorities differ.
District 3 Hernando County Commission
TWO PARTIES CONTEND: The four candidates vying to unseat the incumbent accuse county government of fiscal irresponsibility and inefficiency.
District 4 Hernando County School Board
TEEN DOUBTS QUALITY: Danny Dunn, a graduate of the county's schools, says there's room to improve education. Jim Malcolm says his 12 years on the board speak for themselves.
District 5 Hernando County Commission
NAMES ARE FAMILIAR: Three former County Commission candidates, one former commissioner, a former fire chief and veteran reporter are vying to be the Republican nominee for the District 5 seat.
Hernando precinct locations
1. Istachatta Community Center, County Road 439 and Magnon Drive, Istachatta
Hernando: November races
Some elections are not scheduled to appear on the ballot until November. Other races will not appear on the ballot until then because candidates are unopposed in the primary election:
Judge Hernando County
SECOND TIME AROUND: The incumbent faces a familiar challenger, who has changed his tactics from six years ago when they last squared off.
Hillsborough
District 1 Hillsborough County School Board
WEST TAMPA RACE: Two longtime educators, a health care clinic manager and a former politician with a blemished record vie for a long-held seat now open due to retirement.
Supervisor of Elections Hillsborough County
Creating paper trail: Democrats Steve Henley and Rob MacKenna want to find a way to back up touch screen voting results with a piece of paper.
3th Judicial Circuit Group 17
SPECIALIZING IN FAMILIES: Charles "Ed" Bergmann defends his seat in the family law division against Beth Gilmore Reineke, who says the system is broken.
County Clerk of Court Hillsborough
Seeking new blood: The retirement of longtime clerk Richard Ake draws a crowded field of candidates.
District 2 County Commission Hillsborough
Major money gap: The incumbent has raised far more money than his two opponents, leading one to say he's too cozy with developers.
District 4 Hillsborough County Commissioner
Opponents criticize Storms: Two men vying for Ronda Storms' seat say she picks too many fights. She says she's fighting for constituents.
District 47 State House
Republican's conservatism challenged: Kevin Ambler, seeking a second term, is under fire for his independent streak from longtime campaign volunteer William Bunkley.
District 5 Hillsborough County School Board
Building better schools: While the three candidates don't have children in the school system, they all say their work experience will benefit the district.
District 56 State House
GOP fields six: Though the candidates in the primary are all from the same party, their views cover the spectrum of political opinions.
District 6 Hillsborough County Commission
Following hard act: Both Democrats and Republicans vie to replace Jan Platt, who is stepping down after 24 years.
District 7 County School Board Hillsborough
Fixture faces newcomer: A School Board member of 12 years faces a former educator who wants to see teachers paid a livable wage.
District 7 Hillsborough County Commission
A fast campaign: Four candidates jumped in when Pat Frank said she was stepping down from one of three countywide commission seats.
Group 10 Hillsborough County Judge
A COVETED GAVEL: A former teacher and accountant, one on the bench now and one in private practice, say their past colors their present.
Group 11 Hillsborough County Judge
Three want seat: A trio of experienced lawyers wants the spot Judge Elvin Martinez is leaving.
Group 13 Hillsborough County Judge
Robes are coveted: A recent appointee to the county bench faces a Tampa lawyer in private practice.
Group 15 Hillsborough County Judge
CAMPAIGN NOVICES VIE: A relatively recent judicial appointment sets the stage for a contest over a spot on the county bench between two first-time campaigners.
Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections
Creating paper trail: Democrats Steve Henley and Rob MacKenna want to find a way to back up touch screen voting results with a piece of paper.
Property Appraiser Hillsborough
Assessing a battle: The appraiser since 1996 says he has held down costs. His challenger, a teacher, says property owners need a break.
Sheriff Hillsborough County
BIG GUN, UNDERDOG: One is the sheriff's second-in-command, who has raised $370,000. The other retired from the FBI and has raised considerably less.
State Attorney Hillsborough
Colleagues now foes: One candidate used to be the other's boss in the State Attorney's office. Now the former subordinate wants the top slot.
State House District 60
Agree and disagree: The two candidates on the Democratic side of the primary agree the Republican incumbent needs to go, but differ on other points.
Temple Terrace Charter Amendment
Back to ballot: If approved, vacancies for City Council and mayor would be filled by going back to the results of the previous city election.
Without opposition
Some officeholders have already been re-elected simply by qualifying for the ballot, because they drew no opposition. Here is a list of Hillsborough candidates who are returning to office automatically:
District 62 State House
Plant City again? The district has been represented by someone from Plant City for years. This year, two of the three candidates are again from Plant City.
North Suncoast
Group 10, Fifth Judicial Circuit
TOUTING THEIR DEDICATION: One prosecutor faces two lawyers in private practice for a circuit judge seat that will serve Citrus and Hernando counties.
Group 24, Fifth Judicial Circuit
EX-PROSECUTOR ON THE DEFENSE: The governor's appointee was a deputy before becoming a lawyer. His challenger, a defense attorney, says his experience is broader.
Pasco
District 2 School Board Pasco
APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION?: Candidates differ on the superintendent job, but all favor more discipline in schools.
District 3 Pasco County Commission
CHOICE OF THREE: Two challengers say the current commissioners are mishandling growth and development.
District 4 County School Board Pasco
COMPETING EDUCATIONAL VISIONS: One board candidate wants higher teacher pay and tougher evaluations; the other focuses on smaller schools.
District 4 Pasco County Judge
TWO FOR BENCH: The first black judge in Pasco County history has a challenger: another experienced lawyer who also is facing voters for the first time.
District 46 State House
NEWCOMERS FACE OFF: John Stewart, 57, and John Legg, 29, haven't held public office before. They cover a variety of issues in their campaign platforms.
Pasco precinct locations
1. First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 37511 Church Ave., Dade City
Pasco Superintendent of Schools
TEACHER VS. ADMINISTRATOR: One candidate clocks in 29 years in the administration, the other taught for 14. Both say their background is what the district needs.
Pasco: November races
As always, some elections won't be on the ballot until the Nov. 2 general election. Other officials won't be on the ballot at all.
Pinellas
District 1 County Commission at-Large Pinellas
Field of four: Republicans vying to replace Barbara Sheen Todd find common ground on many key issues.
District 1 Pinellas School Board
A CLEAR CONTRAST: The incumbent and the challenger bring markedly different experience and policy positions to this race.
District 5 Pinellas County School Board
TEACHER VS. INCUMBENT: School Board member Carol Cook faces off against Dave Baylor, who is critical of the board's contentious debates.
Group 1 Pinellas County Judge
NEW JUDGE CHALLENGED: Sonny Im, appointed to the bench two years ago, faces John Carballo, a longtime assistant public defender.
Group 13 Pinellas County Judge
One vs. one: Two lawyers, both of whom guessed there would be no incumbent, hope to reach the county bench.
Pinellas Clerk of Circuit Court
A fresh approach: Two Republican candidates have differing ideas on the future of the office, which has had the same leadership for 24 years.
Pinellas November races
Here are races you won't see on the ballot this year. Only one candidate qualified to run in each and was automatically elected at the end of the qualifying period:
Sheriff Pinellas County
Clash of deputies: The GOP primary features the sheriff's heir apparent and a man who won't let him progress without a fight.
State
Democrats: U.S. Senate
TRYING TO CONTRAST: Three main contenders attempt to show how they differ, while the fourth is hoping he will achieve success as an outsider.
Republicans: U.S. Senate
GOP FIELD CROWDED: Candidates are abuzz about the race for Bob Graham's seat; voters aren't. On the Republican side, seven candidates are campaigning for the seat. An eighth dropped out recently.
Tampa Bay
Congressional District 9
Deficit, war, subsidies: Key issues stand out for a veteran congressman and his challenger, a construction business owner, in the GOP primary.
Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Court Group 18
CASE AFFECTS RACE: After an incumbent judge rules that Terri Schiavo's feeding tube should be removed, he faces his first opposition in twelve years on the bench.
U.S. House District 12
AIMING FOR CONGRESS : On the Republican front, a candidate seeking the end of poverty battles a seasoned incumbent with a large war chest. The Democrats are split on abortion rights.
Circuit Court Judge Group 22 Pinellas-Pasco
EYEING THE ROBE: A group of five lawyers hope to take over for Pinellas-Pasco Judge Thomas Penick Jr., who is retiring.
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