FloridaStatewide · Florida
U.S. Senate
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
- Neil J. GillespieNPA
- Ashley MoodyREP
- Angie NixonDEM
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
Manatee County
Candidates & offices
Federal and state offices come first, followed by courts, local offices and school board. Match both the office and district to your official ballot.
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Federal offices
U.S. Senate and U.S. House
United StatesCongressional District 16
U.S. House
Who votes: Registered voters in U.S. House District 16.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Florida state offices
Governor, Cabinet and Florida Legislature
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Governor / Lieutenant Governor
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
- Dean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA
- Kathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWRI
- Charles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA
- Jeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA
- Moliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA
- Byron Donalds / Bryan AvilaREP
- Scott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyLPF
- David Jolly / Gwen GrahamDEM
- Erik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWRI
- Frank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Attorney General
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Chief Financial Officer
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaStatewide · Florida
Commissioner of Agriculture
Who votes: All eligible Florida voters.
- Kyle "KC" GibsonWRI
- Joey Mendoza AtkinsDEM
- Wilton SimpsonREP
Official election record · Checked September 9–27, 2026
FloridaState Senate District 20
Florida Senate
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida Senate District 20.
- Gerald BaldiDEM
- Jim BoydREP
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState Senate District 22
Florida Senate
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida Senate District 22.
- James BuchananREP
- Martin HydeNPA
- Lew WassermanDEM
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState House District 70
Florida House
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida House District 70.
- Michael OwenREP
- Luther Keith WilkinsDEM
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState House District 71
Florida House
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida House District 71.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaState House District 72
Florida House
Who votes: Registered voters in Florida House District 72.
- William "Bill" ConerlyREP
- Harvey ShifrinDEM
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Courts
Judicial elections and retention questions
FloridaStatewide
Florida Supreme Court · Merit retention
Who votes: All registered voters in Florida.
- Carlos G. MuñizNonpartisan
A separate Yes/No question is asked for each judge. YES retains that judge in office; NO does not retain that judge. Judges are not running against one another.
YES Retain this judge.
NO Do not retain this judge.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaAppeals Court District 2
Retain Judge Andrea Teves Smith?
Who votes: Registered voters within Florida’s District 2 Court of Appeal.
- Andrea Teves SmithNonpartisan
A separate Yes/No question is asked for each judge. YES retains that judge in office; NO does not retain that judge. Judges are not running against one another.
YES Retain this judge.
NO Do not retain this judge.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaAppeals Court District 2
Retain Judge Daniel H. Sleet?
Who votes: Registered voters within Florida’s District 2 Court of Appeal.
- Daniel H. SleetNonpartisan
A separate Yes/No question is asked for each judge. YES retains that judge in office; NO does not retain that judge. Judges are not running against one another.
YES Retain this judge.
NO Do not retain this judge.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaAppeals Court District 2
Retain Judge Drew Atkinson?
Who votes: Registered voters within Florida’s District 2 Court of Appeal.
- Drew AtkinsonNonpartisan
A separate Yes/No question is asked for each judge. YES retains that judge in office; NO does not retain that judge. Judges are not running against one another.
YES Retain this judge.
NO Do not retain this judge.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
FloridaAppeals Court District 2
Retain Judge Morris Silberman?
Who votes: Registered voters within Florida’s District 2 Court of Appeal.
- Morris SilbermanNonpartisan
A separate Yes/No question is asked for each judge. YES retains that judge in office; NO does not retain that judge. Judges are not running against one another.
YES Retain this judge.
NO Do not retain this judge.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
County & local offices
County, city and special-district offices
Manatee CountyCounty Commission District 1
County Commission
Who votes: Registered voters in this Manatee County County Commission district.
- Elizabeth ArnoldREP
- Sari Lindroos-ValimakiDEM
- Jack D May JrWRI
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Manatee CountyCounty Commission District 2
County Commission
Who votes: Registered voters in this Manatee County County Commission district.
- Amanda BallardREP
- Charles B Smith SrDEM
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Manatee CountyCounty Commission District 6 seat · Countywide vote
County Commission
Who votes: All registered voters in Manatee County. The district number identifies the seat.
- Reggie J BellamyDEM
- Tara PoultonREP
The district number identifies the seat. Voters throughout the county elect this office.
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
City of Anna MariaCitywide vote
Mayor
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Anna Maria.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of Holmes BeachCitywide vote
Mayor
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Holmes Beach.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of Anna MariaCitywide vote
Commissioner (two seats)
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Anna Maria.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of Bradenton BeachCitywide vote
Commissioner, Ward 2
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Bradenton Beach.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of Bradenton BeachCitywide vote
Commissioner, Ward 3
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Bradenton Beach.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of BradentonCitywide vote
City Council, Ward 2
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Bradenton.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of BradentonCitywide vote
City Council, Ward 3
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Bradenton.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of BradentonCitywide vote
City Council, Ward 4
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Bradenton.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of Holmes BeachCitywide vote
Commissioner (two seats)
Who votes: All registered voters in the City of Holmes Beach.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of PalmettoWard 1 · Ward vote
Commissioner, Ward 1
Who votes: Registered voters in City of Palmetto, Ward 1.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of PalmettoWard 2 · Ward vote
Commissioner, Ward 2
Who votes: Registered voters in City of Palmetto, Ward 2.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
City of PalmettoWard 3 · Ward vote
Commissioner, Ward 3
Who votes: Registered voters in City of Palmetto, Ward 3.
- Qualified candidate names have not been confirmed from an official roster.
The county lists this office for the November 3 general election. Qualified candidate names and final ballot placement have not been verified for this office.
Manatee Supervisor of Elections · 2026 offices up for election · Checked 2026-09-27
Copperstone CDD -Seat 1
Copperstone CDD - Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Kyle BaberNonpartisan
- Adam BaileyNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Crosscreek CDD -Seat 2
Crosscreek CDD - Seat 2
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Frank SaccaNonpartisan
- Bruce R StolarzNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Eagle Pointe CDD -Seat 1
Eagle Pointe CDD - Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- William John HathawayNonpartisan
- Leah OgrenNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Eagle Pointe CDD -Seat 3
Eagle Pointe CDD - Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- James P CasementNonpartisan
- Kevin G GagneNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
East Manatee Fire Rescue -Seat 3
East Manatee Fire Rescue - Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- William BjorkNonpartisan
- Larry LuhNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
East Manatee Fire Rescue -Seat 5
East Manatee Fire Rescue - Seat 5
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Joseph HoulihanNonpartisan
- Richard JacobsNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Harrison Ranch CDD -Seat 1
Harrison Ranch CDD - Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Joyce Lynn CalderonNonpartisan
- Marko KrsticNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Harrison Ranch CDD -Seat 2
Harrison Ranch CDD - Seat 2
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Tracy JoniecNonpartisan
- Mike LambNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Harrison Ranch CDD -Seat 3
Harrison Ranch CDD - Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Tony BeazleyNonpartisan
- Victor G ColomboNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Heritage Harbour North CDD -Seat 1
Heritage Harbour North CDD - Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Nancy QuinnNonpartisan
- Grace RussolilloNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 -Seat 5
Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 - Seat 5
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Jonathan DaytonNonpartisan
- Bill MariottiNonpartisan
- Arthur R TaberNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Lakewood Ranch StewardshipSeat 3
Lakewood Ranch Stewardship Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Tryn StimartNonpartisan
- Henry White JrNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Legends Bay CDD -Seat 3
Legends Bay CDD - Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Angela AlbrechtNonpartisan
- Michael A ConnerNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Legends Bay CDD -Seat 5
Legends Bay CDD - Seat 5
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Sandra K FreasNonpartisan
- Jack A KnisleyNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Mosquito ControlGroup 1
Mosquito Control Group 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Scott JohnsonNonpartisan
- Rodney O'QuinnNonpartisan
- Charles RichardsNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Parrish Fire DistrictSeat 1
Parrish Fire District Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Kyle L MooreNonpartisan
- Edward W StevensNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Silverleaf CDD -Seat 1
Silverleaf CDD - Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Frank John LoviglioNonpartisan
- Jackie PetrovichNonpartisan
- Darren Joseph StanczykNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Silverleaf CDD -Seat 4
Silverleaf CDD - Seat 4
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Timothy AbramskiNonpartisan
- Judy CummingsNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Tara CDD -Seat 1
Tara CDD - Seat 1
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Joseph Di BartolomeoNonpartisan
- Karin MurphyNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Tara CDD -Seat 5
Tara CDD - Seat 5
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Eugene J RadoNonpartisan
- Carl TeischNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
West Manatee Fire DistrictSeat 2
West Manatee Fire District Seat 2
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Jacob KyserNonpartisan
- Derrick WarnerNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
West Manatee Fire DistrictSeat 3
West Manatee Fire District Seat 3
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- John AgnelliNonpartisan
- Dana TindallNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
West Manatee Fire DistrictSeat 4
West Manatee Fire District Seat 4
Who votes: Eligible voters assigned to this special-district contest. Confirm the district on your official ballot.
- Billy BurkeNonpartisan
- Keith D MillerNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
School board
Public school board elections
Manatee CountySchool Board District 2
School Board
Who votes: Registered voters in this Manatee County School Board district.
- Sharon JeffersonNonpartisan
- Cindy SprayNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Manatee CountySchool Board District 5
School Board
Who votes: Registered voters in this Manatee County School Board district.
- Camden T BedinghausNonpartisan
- Jonathan MullisNonpartisan
Official election record · Checked 2026-09-09
Offices already decided or listed as unopposed (11)
These records explain why some familiar offices are absent from the November candidate cards.
- County Commission - District 4 — Mike Rahn. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- Manatee County Court Judge Group 1 — Renee Inman. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- Manatee County Court Judge Group 2 — Heather Doyle. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- Manatee County Court Judge Group 4 — Melissa Gould. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- School Board District 4 — Chad Choate. The official directory lists this office as elected or unopposed; it is not a November choice between candidates. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 12, Group 5 — Ryan Felix. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 12, Group 10 — Stephen M. Walker. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 12, Group 15 — Charles Sniffen. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 12, Group 17 — Bryan S. Kessler. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 12, Group 18 — Kevin Bruning. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
- Circuit Judge · Circuit 12, Group 19 — Natalya Evans. Listed as unopposed in the state General Election directory. Official record
DEM: Democratic · REP: Republican · LPF: Libertarian · IND: Independent Party of Florida · NPA: no party affiliation · WRI: write-in. Nonpartisan offices have no party on the ballot. A write-in candidate’s name is not printed; a blank line is provided. Names are presented equally, not in official ballot order.
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