Who is running for Board of County Commissioners, District 3 (Hillsborough County Commission District 3, Florida) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Board of County Commissioners, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Hillsborough County Commission District 3.
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.
Gwen Myers
Democrat · IncumbentHillsborough County Commissioner, District 3
Gwen Myers worked for Hillsborough County government for 25 years, from 1988 to 2013, in the Housing and Community Development and Health and Social Services departments, and holds a business administration and accounting degree from Florida A&M University3. She was elected to the County Commission for District 3 in November 20203. She is the Democratic incumbent against Republican Luiz F. F. Garcia12.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Election rulesNo single answer fitslow
No public position found on: Immigration, Policing and crime, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Luiz F. F. Garcia
RepublicanPrivate citizen; small business owner
Luiz F. F. Garcia is a Hillsborough County business owner who operates a coffee shop and describes himself as not a career politician3. He is the Republican candidate for County Commission District 3 against Democratic incumbent Gwen Myers12.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign site lists public safety as a priority, described as investing in law enforcement, first responders and crime prevention to keep neighborhoods safe. (2026) source
No public position found on: Immigration, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.