TAMPA, Fla. — The much anticipated special election is happening Tuesday for the District 5 city council seat in the City of Tampa.

Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson unexpectedly died in June, leaving her seat vacant, and now 14 candidates have qualified for the election happening today.

District 5 includes downtown, East Tampa, Ybor City and parts of West Tampa.

What You Need To Know • City of Tampa District 5's city council seat was left vacant in June after the passing of Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson • 14 candidates qualified for the special election today • For a candidate to win, he or she needs to get 50% +1 of the vote • If no candidate secures enough votes today, the top two vote-getters will head to a run-off election on Oct. 28 • Tampa Council District 5: What to

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