Who is running for Board of County Commissioners, District 1 (Hillsborough County Commission District 1, Florida) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Board of County Commissioners, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Hillsborough County Commission District 1.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Harry CohenDemocrat | Jackie ToledoRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration | No public position | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadyVoted · low |
| Election rules | No single answer fits; see evidence | Strict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsVoted · low |
Harry Cohen
Democrat · IncumbentHillsborough County Commissioner, District 1
Harry Cohen is a lawyer and Tampa native who served as Chief Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court from 2005 to 2011 and on the Tampa City Council from 2011 to 20193. He was elected to the County Commission in November 2020 and re-elected in November 20223. He is the Democratic incumbent for District 1 against Republican Jackie Toledo12.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign site says he secured large investments in public safety, including a new Sheriff's Office headquarters, fire stations and rescue units, and that first responders should have the resources to serve a growing community. (2026) source
Election rulesNo single answer fitslow
No public position found on: Immigration, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Jackie Toledo
RepublicanPrivate citizen; former Florida State Representative, District 60 (2016 to 2022)
Jackie Toledo is a licensed professional engineer and small business owner who served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022346. She was born in Lima, Peru, moved to Tampa as a child, and graduated from Gaither High School and the University of South Florida3. She is the Republican candidate for County Commission District 1 against Democratic incumbent Harry Cohen1.
Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadylow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on final House passage of SB 168 (2019), which banned sanctuary policies and required Florida state and local agencies and law enforcement to use best efforts to support federal immigration enforcement; the House vote was 68 to 45. (2019-05-02) source
- SB 168 was approved by the Governor on June 14, 2019 and became Chapter 2019-102. (2019-06-14) source
Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted yes on final House passage of SB 90 (2021), the election law that added new rules for requesting and returning mail ballots and limited drop box use; the House vote was 77 to 40. (2021-04-29) source
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site says public safety is the most important responsibility of local government and that she will strongly support law enforcement, firefighters, emergency responders and emergency management professionals. (2026) source
No public position found on: Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.