Election Day is Tuesday November 3rd, 2026
Election Day is here for Pasco County. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. If you haven’t cast a ballot yet, this is your chance to step up and be heard.
As of today, November 2, 50,201 mail ballots have already been counted and 90,423 residents have voted early. Those numbers come from a total of 407,676 registered voters in the county. Good participation so far—but Election Day is when the rest of us get our turn.
What you’ll find on the ballot
Pasco voters will decide races from the top of the ticket all the way down. That includes:
• Governor and Lieutenant Governor
• U.S. Senate
• U.S. House seats that cover parts of the county
• Statewide cabinet offices
• State legislative races, including a special election for State Senate District 21
• Local contests such as Pasco County School Board seats, County Commission, and various Community Development District boards
There’s also a local school referendum: whether the Pasco County School Board should keep levying up to one mill of property tax from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031. The money would help attract and keep quality teachers, bus drivers, and support staff while boosting school safety. The funds would be shared across public schools in the district with yearly reports to taxpayers.
The three statewide constitutional amendments
These questions appear on every Florida ballot and each needs at least 60 percent “Yes” to pass:
Amendment 1 raises the limit on the state’s Budget Stabilization Fund (the “rainy day” fund) from 10 percent to 25 percent of general revenue and sets rules for putting money in and taking it out for critical needs.
Amendment 2 creates a property-tax exemption for certain farm equipment and tools used in agricultural production or agritourism when they sit on agricultural land. It would start with the 2027 tax year.
Amendment 3 increases the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028 (then adjusts for inflation). It also lowers the yearly assessment-increase cap on non-homestead property from 10 percent to 5 percent and adds related rules about eligibility and how local governments use the revenue.
Take a few minutes to look over your sample ballot at PascoVotes.gov so you know exactly what appears in your precinct. Bring photo ID, and if you’ve already marked a sample ballot at home it can make the process smoother.
Set aside a little time tomorrow. Head to your polling place, review the candidates and the amendments, and choose what feels right for you and your community.
