Early voting begins Thursday in District 5 city council race

TAMPA, Fla. — Early voting kicked off Thursday for the Tampa City Council District 5 runoff election.

The race is down to two candidates: Former city council member Thomas Scott and newcomer Naya Young. 

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office: District 5 Election

They’re running to fill the seat left vacant by the late Gwen Henderson. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations: 

C Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library
Fred B. Karl County Center
Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center
West Tampa Branch Library

Those early voting locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The early voting period runs through Sunday, Oct. 26 and Election Day will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

The election is only for voters who live in District 5 in Tampa, which covers the downtown area, Ybor City, Channelside and parts of West Tampa. 

Meanwhile, as early voting begins for Tampa’s District 5 City Council runoff, community activists are encouraging residents to stay focused on the election.