Largo, Florida Public Records

Public safety is a top priority for the Largo community, with the Largo Police Department playing a crucial role in maintaining order. The department works closely with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the wider region. Individuals seeking information on local criminal activity, arrests, or the status of missing persons can consult the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's various online resources.

Voters in Largo are served by the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, located at 13001 Starkey Road, Building G, Largo, FL 33773 (phone: 727-464-8683, website: pinellaselections.org). The elections office is conveniently located within Largo city limits, making it easily accessible for local residents. Florida residents can register to vote online at registertovoteflorida.gov, and registration must be completed at least 29 days before an election. Voters need a valid Florida driver's license or Florida ID card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Florida law allows same-day registration updates for address changes through Election Day. Largo holds municipal elections for Mayor and City Commission seats (seven total commission seats including the mayor) on a staggered schedule. Largo City Commission elections are nonpartisan and typically held in March of odd-numbered years, with runoff elections in April if needed when no candidate receives a majority. The next Largo municipal elections are scheduled for March 2025 for certain commission seats. Information about Largo candidates, campaign finance reports, and local ballot measures can be found through the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website and the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Largo residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at pinellaselections.org or calling the elections office. Florida law allows any registered voter to request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason; requests can be submitted online, by phone, by mail, or in person, and are valid through the end of the second general election following the request. In the November 2024 presidential election, Pinellas County saw approximately 76.5% voter turnout, with roughly 549,000 ballots cast out of approximately 718,000 registered voters, reflecting high engagement in a competitive swing county within the critical swing state of Florida. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Largo and Pinellas County voters will decide several significant races including Florida's gubernatorial election (as Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited), one of Florida's U.S. Senate seats (Class III seat currently held by Marco Rubio is up in 2026), all of Florida's 28 U.S. House seats including districts covering Pinellas County, multiple Florida Cabinet positions including Attorney General and Chief Financial Officer, Florida State Senate District 18 (covers part of Largo), Florida House District 53 and District 55 (cover Largo areas), and various Pinellas County offices including County Commission seats, Clerk of Circuit Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector depending on term schedules. Public election records available in Florida include voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes under Florida Statutes Section 97.0585), campaign finance reports for all candidates and political committees (searchable at dos.fl.gov/elections/campaign-finance), candidate qualifying information, precinct-level election results, and early voting and vote-by-mail statistics, all accessible through the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office and website. Florida's comprehensive election records and transparent reporting make it relatively easy for citizens to track campaign contributions, monitor election administration, and access historical voting data.