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id: 41cbf7018f
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-03 03:42 EST
updated: 2026-11-03 20:24 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Hillsborough votes to make school superintendent an elected role

Hillsborough voters were asked this election season if they prefer the school superintendent be an elected position or remain an appointed one.

Section: [Elections](/tampa-bay/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Spectrum Bay News 9](http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/10/28/referendum-1--should-the-superintendent-be-an-elected-position-), 2026-11-03 03:42 EST: Referendum 1 passes in Hillsborough County; superintendent will now be an elected position
- [Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2026/11/03/hillsborough-school-board-superintendent-results/), 2026-11-03 20:24 EST: Hillsborough votes to make school superintendent an elected role

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