Hillsborough County Commission flips red, unseating 2 incumbents

In an unexpected twist, the Hillsborough County Commission has flipped red.

Two Democratic incumbents, Mariella Smith and former Commission Chair Kim Overman, suffered shocking losses after a historic red wave flooded the blue county.

Before Tuesday night, the Commission had a 5-2 Democratic majority. Once new members are sworn in, Republicans will outnumber Democrats, 4-3. And, in a county where Democrats outnumber Republicans by 52,530 voters, the results came unexpected.

So, who won Tuesday night?

• District 1: Incumbent Democrat Harry Cohen

• District 2: Incumbent Republican Ken Hagan

• District 5:  Republican newcomer Donna Cameron Cepeda 

• District 6: Republican newcomer Joshua Wostal

– Kelly Hayes, Extensive Enterprises Media