Who is running for Board of County Commissioners, District 5 (Countywide) in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Board of County Commissioners, District 5 (Countywide) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Hillsborough County.
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 | Stacy HahnRepublican | Neil ManimalaDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Policing and crime | No single answer fits; see evidence | Fund police and add reforms like body cameras and use-of-force limitsSaid · low |
Stacy Hahn
RepublicanHillsborough County School Board member, District 2
Stacy Hahn has served on the Hillsborough County School Board since 2018 and holds a Ph.D. in early childhood special education from the University of Florida; she has been a public school teacher, a University of South Florida instructor, and president of the literacy nonprofit Literacy Is Key34. She is the Republican candidate for the countywide District 5 seat against Democrat Neil Manimala; the seat's incumbent, Donna Cameron Cepeda, is not on the general election ballot12.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence
No public position found on: Immigration, Election rules, Judges, Redistricting, Death penalty.
Neil Manimala
DemocratPrivate 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
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.