Residents may vote at any Early Voting location in Pasco County, but their ballot is determined by the address where they are registered. In addition to candidates, the election includes decisions involving taxes, schools and public services.
Early Voting for the 2026 General Election has entered its final week in Pasco County. Voters may cast their ballots through Saturday, October 31, every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls also open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voters are not simply going to the polls to “participate in an election.” The ballot includes choices for the United States Senate, Congress, Florida governor, statewide offices, Pasco County, School Board, the judiciary, Mosquito Control and, in some neighborhoods, Community Development Districts. It also contains three constitutional amendments and a referendum involving public-school funding.
What voters will decide
Official sample ballots reviewed for Wesley Chapel precincts include federal, state and local contests, judicial-retention questions, constitutional amendments and a school-system referendum. Some communities will also have elections specific to their CDDs.
Visual summary. A personalized sample ballot is the official reference for the contests applicable to each voter.
Federal, state and local offices
- United States Senator: Ashley Moody, Angie Nixon and Neil J. Gillespie.
- Representative in Congress, District 15: Laurel Lee, Robert People and a write-in option.
- Governor and lieutenant governor: seven tickets and a write-in option.
- Florida Attorney General: James Uthmeier and Jose Javier Rodriguez.
- Chief Financial Officer: Blaise Ingoglia and Annette Taddeo.
- Commissioner of Agriculture: Wilton Simpson, Joey Mendoza Atkins and a write-in option.
- Pasco County Commissioner, District 2: Seth Weightman and Stephanie C. Vazquez.
- School Board, District 1: Gino Collura and Kimberly D. Coward.
- School Board, District 3: Matt Geiger and Mollyana Ward.
- Mosquito Control Commissioner, Seat 2: Greg Fuher and Shanon R. Holm.
Because this is a general election, a voter’s party affiliation does not restrict the choices available. Republicans, Democrats and voters without a party affiliation may vote for any candidate appearing on their ballot.
Judicial-retention questions
The ballot also asks whether certain members of the judiciary should remain in office. Voters will answer “Yes” or “No” on the retention of:
- Carlos G. Muñiz of the Florida Supreme Court;
- Drew Atkinson of the Second District Court of Appeal;
- Morris Silberman of the Second District Court of Appeal;
- Daniel H. Sleet of the Second District Court of Appeal;
- Andrea Teves Smith of the Second District Court of Appeal.
These are not contests between two candidates. Each vote determines whether that justice or judge remains in office.
Three constitutional amendments
The ballot contains three proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. A constitutional amendment must receive at least 60% approval to pass.
Amendment 1 — Budget Stabilization Fund
The proposal would increase from 10% to 25% the amount that may be retained in the state’s budget stabilization fund. It would also establish annual transfers, unless specified conditions are met, and permit withdrawals for critical state needs.
Amendment 2 — Agricultural property
The proposal would exempt from ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property located on agricultural land and used for agricultural production or agritourism. If approved, it would first apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
Amendment 3 — Homestead exemption and property assessments
The proposal would increase the homestead exemption for non-school taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, with inflation adjustments afterward. It would also reduce the annual assessment-increase cap for non-homestead property from 10% to 5% and establish rules concerning the use of property-tax revenue.
Pasco County school referendum
Voters will also decide whether the Pasco County School Board may continue levying an operating millage of up to one mill from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031.
According to the official ballot language, the revenue would support the recruitment and retention of teachers, bus drivers and non-administrative support employees, as well as enhanced school safety. The district would provide annual reports on the use of the funds.
The ballot provides two choices:
- Yes for continuation of millage
- No or against continuation of millage
Ballots can vary by address
Not every Wesley Chapel resident will receive an identical ballot. Some communities will have elections for supervisors of their Community Development Districts.
Residents in parts of Oak Creek, for example, may see contests for the Oak Creek CDD. Voters in Epperson North may receive an Epperson North CDD contest. These elections appear only for voters registered within the corresponding district.
Voters should therefore review their own sample ballot. Using a friend’s or neighbor’s ballot as a complete guide may omit a contest specific to the voter’s residence.
Can I vote early in another district?
Yes. During Early Voting, any registered Pasco County voter may use any official Early Voting location in the county.
The choice of building does not change the ballot. The voting system identifies the voter’s registered address and issues the ballot containing the contests for that residence. An Epperson resident may vote at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus, for example, but will still receive the ballot for that voter’s own precinct and districts.
That flexibility applies only during Early Voting. On Election Day, voters must report to the polling place assigned to their registered address.
Early Voting locations in Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel has three Early Voting locations. Estimated wait times may be reviewed on the Supervisor of Elections website before leaving home.
Official Early Voting locations in Wesley Chapel. A Pasco County voter may use any official Early Voting location in the county.
What to bring
Voters must present identification containing a photograph and a signature. A valid Florida driver license or state identification card satisfies both requirements. Voters may also use two separate documents, one containing a photograph and another containing a signature.
A voter who does not present the required identification may need to vote a provisional ballot. The voter’s registration address should also be current so that the correct ballot can be issued.
Before voting
The Supervisor of Elections recommends reviewing a personalized sample ballot, researching the candidates and considering the ballot questions before voting. A sample ballot may be marked at home and brought to the voting location as a reference.
Early Voting provides flexibility, but the choices still belong to the voter. Understanding what is on the ballot is just as important as knowing where and when to vote.
Official information
Service schedule based on official information from the Pasco County Supervisor of Elections.
- Early Voting: through Saturday, October 31
- Hours: daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
- Website: https://www.pascovotes.gov/
- Sample ballots: https://www.pascovotes.gov/elections/sample_ballots.php
- Phone: 800-851-8754
- Spanish-language assistance: 833-828-3224
Sources
- Pasco County Supervisor of Elections — Early Voting for the 2026 General Election
- Pasco County Supervisor of Elections — 2026 General Election Sample Ballots
- Pasco County Supervisor of Elections — Early Voting Locations and Wait Times
- Pasco County Supervisor of Elections — Be Election Ready
- Florida Division of Elections — 2026 Constitutional Amendments
