2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Gill and Tony Smith. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ryan Gill (Republican), Tony Smith (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 68. Not on the November ballot: Lawrence McClure, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Republican
Ryan Gill is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 68, which covers part of northeastern Hillsborough County including Plant City. He is a cattle rancher whose family has worked the same land for more than 120 years, according to Florida Politics. He previously served on the Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District board and is running to succeed Rep. Lawrence McClure. No campaign website with policy detail was found as of September 2026.
Democratic
Tony Smith is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, according to the Florida Division of Elections certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Florida House District 68 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Gill and Tony Smith. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Florida House District 68 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.
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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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