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Hillsborough County, Florida

Florida House District 68

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Gill and Tony Smith. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Ryan Gill (Republican), Tony Smith (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 68. Not on the November ballot: Lawrence McClure, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Ryan Gill

Republican

Biography
Ryan Gill is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 68, which covers part of northeastern Hillsborough County including Plant City. He is a cattle rancher whose family has worked the same land for more than 120 years, according to Florida Politics. He previously served on the Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District board and is running to succeed Rep. Lawrence McClure. No campaign website with policy detail was found as of September 2026.

Tony Smith

Democratic

Biography
Tony Smith is the Democratic candidate for Florida House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, according to the Florida Division of Elections certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 68 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Florida House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Gill and Tony Smith. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Florida House District 68 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hillsborough County ballot?

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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-12. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Florida election office, or see the full Hillsborough County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.