Judicial Races on Ballot for Pinellas and Hillsborough Voters in August Primary
Voters in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties will decide on five judicial seats in the upcoming Aug. 18 primary election. These nonpartisan races include two contested seats in the 6th Judicial Circuit (Pinellas) and two contested seats in the 13th Judicial…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 10, 2026 —
Voters in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are set to decide on five judicial seats during the upcoming Aug. 18 primary election. These nonpartisan races feature several candidates with diverse professional backgrounds, including prosecutors and private practice attorneys.
The elections will impact both the 6th Judicial Circuit, which serves Pinellas County, and the 13th Judicial Circuit, serving Hillsborough County. In the 6th Judicial Circuit, two circuit judge seats are contested. Additionally, one Pinellas County judge seat is also up for election and is contested.
The 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County will also see voters choose between candidates for two circuit judge seats. The specific number of candidates for each seat was not provided in the available information.
These judicial elections are nonpartisan, meaning candidates do not run under a political party affiliation. The outcome of these races will determine who will serve on the bench in these important Florida judicial circuits.
Story summarized from the original created by By Alexa Coultoff, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
