2023 Tampa Bay Municipal Election primer

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is running for reelection.

Photo via City of Tampa

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It’s time to vote again, TBAY. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and a slew of other City Council members are up for reelection. So, we put together a couple of key voting facts to help you through the often-times overwhelming voting process.

Hillsborough

The deadline to register for Hillsborough’s 2023 municipal election is Mon., Feb. 6.

✉️ Vote by mail: Mail-in ballots are only available by request. Track your ballot here.

🗳Early Voting: Mon., Feb. 27-Sun., March 5

☑️ Election Day: Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. On Election Day, you must vote in the polling place assigned to your precinct. Look your polling place up using the precinct finder.

Pinellas

The deadline to register for Pinellas’ 2023 municipal election is Mon., Feb. 13.

✉️ Vote by mail: The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is March 4, 2023. Request yours here.

🗳 Early voting: N/A

☑️ Election Day: Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tues., March 14. On Election Day, you must vote in the polling place assigned to your precinct. Look your polling place up using the precinct finder.

*St. Petersburg is not scheduled to hold an election in 2023. But, Gulfport, Belleair Bluffs, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Kenneth City, Redington Shores, South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach, Tarpon Springs, and Treasure Island are.

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