Plant City Candidate Forum
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Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 4, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Location
Hillsborough College
Trinkle Center
1206 N. Park Road
Plant City, FL
Contact Information
Joanna Varghese, Events Coordinator
(813) 754-3707
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Description
Join the Plant City Chamber for the 2026 Candidate Forum as we prepare for the upcoming Primary Election.
This community event offers voters the opportunity to meet the candidates, hear directly about their priorities, and become informed before heading to the polls.
The evening will begin with a one-hour Meet & Greet, giving attendees the chance to connect personally with candidates and fellow community members. Following the networking session, candidates will take the stage to address constituents and share their vision for our community. All attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the official Plant City Straw Poll.
Whether you are a business leader, resident, or first-time voter, this is an important opportunity to engage in the democratic process and make informed decisions ahead of Election Day.
We encourage all community members to attend and participate in this important civic event.
Free & Open to the Public
Free & Open to the Public
5:30 Meet & Greet
6:30 Program
Confirmed Candidates:
6:30 Program
Confirmed Candidates:
Governor
- Dotie Joseph
- Daniel Nokovich
United States Senator
- Ashley Moody
United States Representative, District 14
- Mike Beltran
- John Peters
- Gavriel E. Soriano
- Kevin M. Steele
- Ergin "Batman" Tek
- Bea Valenti
- Brian Lambert
- Rocky Rochford
House of Representatives District 54
- Michael Pultorak
State Representative, District 68
- Ryan Gill
Circuit Court Judge District 13 Group 7
- Luis "Louie" Anguila
- Sara Peacock
Circuit Court Judge District 13 Group 13
- Nina McGucken Alvarez
- Jim Wimsatt
County Commissioner, District 5
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