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Neil Manimala

Democrat

Private citizen; urologist

Neil Manimala is a board-certified urologist who grew up in Valrico, graduated from Hillsborough County public schools, and earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of South Florida35. He serves as president of the Hillsborough County Medical Association and previously sat on the county Health Care Advisory Board3. He is the Democratic candidate for the countywide District 5 seat against Republican Stacy Hahn12.

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Policing and crimeFund police and add reforms like body cameras and use-of-force limitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign priorities page lists, under public safety, fully resourcing law enforcement and fire rescue along with youth diversion and mental health crisis teams. (2026) source

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Record

  • President of the Hillsborough County Medical Association; former member of the county Health Care Advisory Board and the Health Council of West Central Florida3.
  • Qualified as the Democratic candidate for the countywide County Commission District 5 seat on the November 3, 2026 ballot12.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (5)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. All Races Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General ElectionHillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
  2. County Commission (2026) candidate fact sheet, revised 10/15/2025Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
  3. Meet Dr. Neil (campaign site)Neil Manimala campaign
  4. Priorities (campaign site)Neil Manimala campaign
  5. Dr. Neil Manimala Is Running For Hillsborough County Commissioner (Feb. 4, 2026)Neighborhood News