Temple Terrace Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for City Council, with bios, priorities and campaign sites.
Temple Terrace races below come from official election filings. Candidate names and parties reflect filed election records; hand-verified profiles are added race by race as we confirm them against official sources. Your exact ballot, including statewide and congressional races, is one ZIP code away. Enter your ZIP for your exact ballot →
Cities and towns
City CouncilAlison McGillivray Fernandez · James Chambers · Gil Schisler
Alison McGillivray Fernandez, James Chambers and Gil Schisler are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Temple Terrace City Council.
Alison McGillivray Fernandez
Alison McGillivray Fernandez has served as a Council Member for Temple Terrace City Council. She was previously a candidate for the District 6 seat on the Hillsborough County School Board in Florida in 2014. During her time on the Hillsborough River Interlocal Planning Board, she was recognized as a strident advocate for the Hillsborough River.
James Chambers
James Chambers was elected to the Temple Terrace City Council on November 6, 2018, and currently serves as Vice Mayor. He retired from the City of Temple Terrace after 43 years of service, including 16 years as Director of the Leisure Services Department. Chambers has been active in the community for over 49 years, serving on various boards and as president of local organizations.
Gil Schisler
Top priorities
- Push HART forward
- Advocate for increased investment in public transportation
- Ensure reliable service for residents
Per the campaign site.
About Gil Schisler
Gil Schisler was elected to the Temple Terrace City Council on November 6, 2018, and currently serves as a Council Member and Vice Mayor. He retired as CFO and HR Director from Daniels Education Corporation and now owns GCS Financial Consulting LLC, a local accounting service for small business. Mr. Schisler also serves as Treasurer for the Board of Terrace Community Middle School and was elected Chair of the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) Board for 2026.
Voting info and more
Voting info and more
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When is the 2026 general election in Florida?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are listed on the Florida election hub. Florida election hub →
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Statewide races
These November 3, 2026 contests appear on every ballot in Florida; your U.S. House district and local races depend on your address.
U.S. SenateStatewide
- Ashley Moody (Republican) Incumbent
- Neil J. Gillespie (NPA)
- Angie Nixon (Democratic)
GovernorStatewide
- Byron Donalds (Republican)
- David Jolly (Democratic)
Attorney GeneralStatewide
- James Uthmeier (Republican) Incumbent
- Jose Javier Rodriguez (Democratic)
Chief Financial OfficerStatewide
- Blaise Ingoglia (Republican) Incumbent
- Annette Taddeo (Democratic)
Agriculture CommissionerStatewide
- Wilton Simpson (Republican) Incumbent
- Joey Mendoza Atkins (Democratic)