Last week, two Republicans beat their Democratic opponents to make the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners a majority red. Joshua Wostal defeated incumbent Kimberly Overman in District 7, and Donna Cameron Cepeda beat incumbent Mariella Smith in District 5—both are countywide seats. Their wins fell in line with a trend of Republican victories across the state, and the new commissioners are set to be sworn in on Nov. 22.
Last week, two Republicans beat their Democratic opponents to make the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners a majority red. Joshua Wostal defeated incumbent Kimberly Overman in District 7, and Donna Cameron Cepeda beat incumbent Mariella Smith in District 5—both are countywide seats. Their wins fell in line with a trend of Republican victories across the state, and the new commissioners are set to be sworn in on Nov. 22.