Harry Cohen won the Hillsborough County Commission District 1 race on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to unofficial results from the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. Cohen, a Democrat, collected 66,066 votes (55.7%). Republican Jackie Toledo received 52,613 votes (44.3%). That gives Cohen a margin of 13,453 votes, or 11.4 percentage points, out of 118,679 votes counted. All 111 of 111 reporting units have reported.

What was at stake

The Hillsborough County Commission governs the county's unincorporated areas, including Apollo Beach and Ruskin. The District 1 seat covers part of the South Shore. Commissioners set property-tax rates, approve zoning changes, direct capital projects and oversee the county budget.

What's next

The results remain unofficial until the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections completes the canvass.

Election results: Hillsborough County Commission - District 1 (Florida General Election, 2026-11-03)

Candidate

Party

Votes

Percent

Harry Cohen

DEM

66,066

55.7%

Jackie Toledo

REP

52,613

44.3%

Total

118,679

Source: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. Results current as of Nov. 3, 2026, 10:14 p.m. EST. Reporting: 111 of 111. Unofficial results; every reporting unit has reported.