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Largo, FL

Who on your ballot seems like good people, in a sentence or two each, with sources. Fill out your ballot in ten minutes.

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Who is running in Largo, Florida in 2026

Largo City Commission, Seat 2
Matthew Faustini and Curtis A. Holmes

Largo elections

City races are nonpartisan. Largo voters also decide one charter question, listed under Propositions.

City Commission, Seat 2

Vote for one

Matthew Faustini

Seems like good people (best choice in this race)

Project and data manager; chair of the Largo Planning Board

Opposed the city's 30-year franchise deal with Duke Energy, saying residents would pay for it in higher bills. In June 2026 he objected when staff nearly dropped the city's Pride Month proclamation.

Sources: Tampa Bay Beacons, Tampa Bay Beacons

Curtis A. Holmes

Not good people

Incumbent since 2022; also on the commission 2009 to 2020

In 2014 the commission drew up a censure resolution after sexually suggestive videos, anti-Muslim cartoons and partisan material turned up on his city-issued iPad. Voted in June 2026 for the 30-year Duke Energy deal.

Sources: Tampa Bay Times, Tampa Bay Beacons

Also on your ballot

Every Pinellas County voter also picks in these races. Full write-ups on the Pinellas County page.

When and where to vote

Register by
Monday, October 5, 2026. That is the deadline for this election. Check your registration at registertovoteflorida.gov.
Early voting
Monday, October 19 to Sunday, November 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, at any of 7 sites, including the elections offices in St. Petersburg, Largo and Clearwater. Locations.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at your assigned polling place. Find yours.
Mail ballot
Request one by 5 p.m. Thursday, October 22 (online or 727-464-8683). All requests expire at the end of every even-numbered year, so request again if you haven't since 2024. The office must receive your signed ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day; postmarks don't count. Track your ballot.
Drop boxes
From October 19 to November 1, staffed return sites are open at the early voting sites and at libraries, recreation centers and tax collector offices around the county; they close November 2 and 3. The three elections offices (13001 Starkey Rd., Largo; 315 Court St., Clearwater; 501 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg) take ballots through 7 p.m. on Election Day, and Largo has a drive-thru from October 19. Sites and hours (PDF).
Bring
A current photo ID with your signature, such as a Florida driver license or ID card, U.S. passport, debit or credit card, military ID, student ID or concealed weapon license. If the photo ID has no signature, bring a second ID that does. No ID? You can still vote a provisional ballot. Full list.
Your ballot
Every contest in the county is listed on the Supervisor of Elections general election page; look up your precinct for your own sample ballot. Florida leaves unopposed races off the ballot.

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Last updated October 4, 2026.