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Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 7

Result: Advanced — Aileen Rodriguez (Democratic), Joshua Wostal (Republican)

Source: enr.electionsfl.org

Hillsborough County, Florida
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Democratic · advanced

Aileen Rodriguez is a public affairs executive with more than 20 years leading public relations and communications for health, education, government and transportation organizations. She is principal of AR Public Affairs & Strategic Solutions and previously worked for the United States Senate.

Cindy Stuart

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Cindy Stuart is a Democratic candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 7 in 2026. She formerly served as Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller after serving two terms on the Hillsborough County School Board. Stuart left the Clerk's office after losing the November 2024 election to Victor Crist.

Records: Environment and Public Health 2 against, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 against

Republican · advanced

Joshua Wostal is an entrepreneur, decorated veteran and advocate for disadvantaged children who owns a logistics business next to Raymond James Stadium. He was named Chief Operating Officer of a family-owned manufacturer after rehabilitating it financially, and served 10 years in the Navy.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 5 for, Housing Affordability 3 against, Government Efficiency 2 for,

Source: ballotpedia.org