In sharp contrast to 2024 primary results, Manatee County grassroots candidates took a beating in Tuesday's primary, as big-money developer-backed candidates carried the day. District 1 Manatee …
The Bradenton Times recently reported that I intend to serve only one term in Congress if elected. That was a misinterpretation of the point I was making, and I'd like to clarify my position.
The Florida Congressional District 16 Democratic primary features four well-matched candidates—Glenn Pearson, Jan Schneider, Jon Harris, and Kelly Kirschner—vying for the nomination to fill a …
With the 2026 Primary Election now just six weeks away and the candidate field officially set, candidates who will appear on Manatee County voters’ ballots in August are entering the busiest …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County is pleased to announce that Renee James Gilmore, host of ABC7’s Empowering Voices, will moderate this Thursday's candidate forum. All Democratic …
The qualifying period for the 2026 Election cycle closed June 12 at noon, finalizing the list of candidates who will appear on Manatee County voters’ ballots …
Martin Hyde and James Satcher, two men who have previously challenged Congressman Vern Buchanan in the Republican primary, have both recently announced that they will run for office …
This is one of the most common concerns we hear at the League of Women Voters of Manatee County — and it’s exactly why we host our candidate forums. These sessions give voters a chance to hear …
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Felts has passed away. TBT confirmed with multiple sources that Felts was found dead in her yard on Tuesday. No further details are available at …
Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) has announced that he is dropping out of the 2026 D16 Congressional race and will retire from Congress. Buchanan is the latest in a string of …
Glenn Pearson is a Democrat running for the District 16 House seat currently held by Vern Buchanan. Glenn joins TBT's Mitch Maley to discuss why he's running and what he thinks Democrats must do to …
When the new board is seated this month, the Manatee County Commission will include three new faces. In the Manatee County Commission District 1 race, community activist …
The Bradenton Times has assembled this voting guide to help you understand the issues and who the candidates are. In local races, we offer race analysis when we feel all candidates are qualified. We …
The Manatee County District 1 race features three candidates who we feel confident would be qualified and competent commissioners if elected. Carol Anne Felts scored the most impressive upset of …
Glenn Pearson is the Democratic candidate for Manatee County Commission District 1. He joins TBT's Mitch Maley to discuss critical issues facing the county and why he'd like to represent D1 on the …
Grassroots candidate and longtime citizen activist Carol Felts overcame the longest odds in Tuesday's Republican primaries, defeating a well-funded developer-backed candidate in a …
The Manatee County Commission District 1 Republican primary will feature Carol Ann Felts and Steve Metallo. The winner will face NPA Jen Hamey and Democrat Glenn Pearson in November’s general …
Join the League of Women Voters of Manatee County Candidate Forum for District 1 County Commissioner. Participants are Carol Ann Felts (R), Jen Hamey (NPA) and Glenn Pearson (D).
With the passing of the qualification deadline, voters can now see who will and will not be on their ballots in the upcoming election. The League of Women Voters Manatee County has …
The race for the Manatee County District 1 seat has officially drawn the most candidates among local 2024 races. While the seat is up for election this year, it currently sits vacant…