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Hillsborough County Election Prep: 232 Sites Ready for Tuesday

Over 2,000 poll workers finish training as the county closes its early voting window on Sunday.

By Harper Collins ·

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Hillsborough County, Florida, is finalizing preparations for the 2026 midterm election as the early voting period ends on Sunday. The county’s 232 polling locations are preparing to open for the designated midterm vote on Tuesday.

Craig Latimer, the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, stated that clerks are currently collecting supplies needed to operate the polling sites on election day. More than 2,000 poll workers have completed their required training and are ready to assist voters.

The preparation timeline began with the distribution of materials to the 232 sites across the county. Latimer noted that workers are picking up the specific items necessary to run the sites for the day. This ensures that all locations are staffed and equipped before voters arrive.

Voters who have not already cast a ballot can still vote early on Sunday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. After that window closes, in-person voting is available only on Tuesday. On election day, voters must go to their specific designated precinct location rather than any available polling site.

Latimer urged voters to review their sample ballots immediately. The ballot includes six amendments, which he said could take about 30 minutes to read and understand if a voter is not prepared. He advised voters to check their sample ballots now to avoid spending excessive time in privacy booths.

All voters heading to the polls on Tuesday must bring a valid form of identification. The county is ready to process ballots at all 232 sites once the doors open on Tuesday.

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