Seth Weightman, the Republican incumbent on the Pasco County Commission for District 2, which includes Wesley Chapel, is running for reelection in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Weightman faces Democrat Stephanie Vazquez, according to BallotReady. He has been certified for the ballot.

Candidate information

  • Name: Seth Weightman
  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Pasco County Commission, District 2
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Residence: Pasco County (Weightman says he and his wife Jessica are both Pasco natives raising their children in the county)
  • Occupation: Small business owner, per BallotReady

Experience and public service

Weightman has served as Pasco County commissioner for District 2 since 2022, per BallotReady.

On his campaign website, Weightman lists the following board and civic roles:

  • Chairman, Florida Chapter of the National Waste and Recycling Association
  • Board member and Youth Committee Program chair, CareerSource Pasco Hernando
  • Nomination Council member, Florida Public Service Commission Nomination Council
  • Trustee, Bayfront Health
  • Diesel Advisory Committee member, Hillsborough Community College
  • Board member, Southwest Florida Water Management District
  • Foundation board member, AdventHealth
  • Foundation board member, Pasco-Hernando State College

On the issues

The following positions reflect the candidate's own statements from his campaign materials and BallotReady responses.

Infrastructure and transportation: Weightman says he invested in building sidewalks to ensure children have safe routes to school. He says he has earned the nickname "Sidewalk Seth." He also says he invested over $123 million to expand and repair roads and sidewalks in Pasco County. He lists investing in sustainable infrastructure as a priority.

Fiscal policy and taxes: Weightman says he reduced property tax rates four times by cutting the millage rate.

Housing and senior services: Weightman says he supports adding an additional $50,000 homestead property tax exemption to help seniors stay in their homes.

Land use and development: Weightman says he curbed overdevelopment by preserving thousands of acres of land in Pasco County and requiring development impact fees. He lists preserving Pasco's identity with smart growth among his priorities, along with strengthening the local economy and promoting public safety.