Final results of Hillsborough County elections released Friday night. Percentages may not add up to 100 because of rounding ...more

November 8, 2008

As candidates sprint toward Election Day, a group of hopefuls stopped here last week to face the people. "We wanted to give people the opportunity to ask the candidates direct questions," said Marcella O'Steen, president of the Balm Civic Association, who served as moderator for the forum, which drew more than 70 people. ...more

October 24, 2008

The election goes local tonight at Balm Civic Center, with a variety of Republican and Democratic candidates facing off in a forum. ...more

October 20, 2008

The District 4 Hillsborough County Commission race pits incumbent first-term Republican Al Higginbotham against Pete Gifford, no party affiliation, of Riverview. ...more

October 19, 2008

Members of the Hillsborough County Commission appear to be, for the most part, well-intended individuals. But when a majority believes that making political donations constitutes moral courage or that smart growth comes from letting developers have their way, it's clear the commission needs some fresh perspective. ...more

October 12, 2008

The presidential race isn't the only upcoming election that will be of interest to Hillsborough County voters. Three county commission seats, two elected by district and one countywide, are up for grabs, including a possible contest between incumbent Brian Blair and Mons Venus owner Joe Redner. Party nominees will be chosen in an Aug. 26 primary. The general election will be Nov. 4. Here's a look at seven candidates who have filed their intent to run and several who said they are seriously thinking of running. ...more

February 17, 2008