The Special Election for Tampa City Council, District 5 is Tuesday and a crowded field of candidates are vying for the chance to replace the late Gwen Henderson , who passed away unexpectedly this Summer.

There are 13 candidates on the ballot, with a 14th candidate running as a write-in.

Candidates include Audette Bruce , Juawana Colbert , Albert Cooke , Ariel Amirah Danley , Thomas DeGeorge Jr. , Darrell Ashley Dudney , Alison Hewitt , Elvis Piggott , Thomas Scott , Fran Tate , Carroll West , Melony Williams and Naya Young . Jose Vazquez Figueroa is the write-in.

Because Henderson passed away more than 15 months before her term would have ended, a Special Election is required to fill the remainder of her term. If no candidate r

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