Pasco County voters will decide local school funding and county offices in the November election.
Early voting is underway in Pasco County for the November 3, 2026, General Election. In addition to federal and state races, voters may decide local offices and a countywide referendum affecting public schools.
The exact contests on each ballot depend on the voter’s precinct. Pasco County provides personalized sample ballots so residents can review the races and questions that will appear on their ballot before voting.
Service graphic based on official Pasco County sample ballots and referendum notices. Local contests may vary by precinct.
Which local items may appear on the ballot?
County Commission
Some Pasco County voters will see a race for County Commissioner, District 2. Only voters assigned to that district may vote in that contest.
School Board
The ballot may also include a School Board race for the district connected to the voter’s address. The district shown on one voter’s sample ballot may not appear on another voter’s ballot.
School funding referendum
All qualified Pasco County voters are eligible to vote on a countywide School Board referendum concerning the continuation of an annual operating millage of up to one mill.
According to the official referendum notice, the proposed funding would support the recruitment and retention of teachers, bus drivers and non-administrator support employees, as well as school safety. The levy would apply from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, with annual reporting to Pasco taxpayers.
Voters will choose between:
- Yes — continuation of the millage
- No — against continuation of the millage
Early voting locations and hours
Early voting continues through Saturday, October 31, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pasco County voters may use any designated early voting location in the county.
Wesley Chapel early voting locations include:
- New River Branch Library — 34043 Wesley Chapel Blvd.
- Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus — 3021 Sports Coast Way
- Wesley Chapel District Park — 7727 Boyette Road
There are also early voting locations in New Port Richey, Hudson, Holiday, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills and Dade City.
What voters should do before going to the polls
Voters should check their personalized sample ballot and confirm their registration information before voting. The sample ballot identifies the local contests and referendum questions assigned to each precinct.
Voters must bring identification showing both a photo and a signature. A Florida driver license or Florida identification card meets both requirements.
On Election Day, November 3, voters must go to their assigned polling place. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
