Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County Commissioner District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Hillsborough County Commissioner District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gwen Myers and Luiz F. F. Garcia. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 18 primary result: incumbent Gwen Myers won the Democratic primary with 69.5 percent (14,723 votes) over Twanda Bradley, per unofficial results, and meets Republican Luiz Garcia on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Gwen Myers, is on the ballot.

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Gwen Myers

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Public safety
Housing
Transportation, including light rail support and road widening

Per the Axios Tampa Bay's primary guide.

Biography

Gwen Myers is the incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner for District 3, first elected in November 2020, per the campaign site. She worked in Hillsborough County government for 25 years in housing and community development and health and social services, and holds a business administration degree from Florida A&M University, per the campaign site.

Campaign finance

$130,060 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Luiz F. F. Garcia

Republican

Top priorities

Transparency in county spending
Modernize roads and reduce congestion
Invest in law enforcement and first responders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Garcia is a local business owner who runs a coffee shop and describes the campaign as not a career-politician bid, per the campaign site. Garcia is running for Hillsborough County Commission District 3, per the campaign site.

Campaign finance

$8,160 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hillsborough County Commissioner District 3 in 2026?

When is the Hillsborough County Commissioner District 3 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hillsborough County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Hillsborough County Commissioner District 7 (Countywide)Hillsborough County School Board District 2 Hillsborough County School Board District 6 See all 16 Hillsborough County races

Candidate profiles

Gwen Myers, full profile Luiz F. F. Garcia, full profile Official Florida election office