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 …
Manatee County voters heading to the polls Tuesday have access to one final round of campaign-finance reports showing how candidates for county commission raised and spent money in the final days …
As early voting was set to open, Republican voters in Manatee County’s District 1 began receiving unsolicited PAC-sponsored text messages making alarming claims …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League, and notes adherence to, or lack of …
Learn about the Republican candidates running for the Manatee County Commission District 1. This forum was recorded on July 8, 2026. Candidates: Elizabeth Arnold, John Dunn, Michael Harrison, Adam …
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 …
Six Republicans are competing for the chance to earn the party’s nomination for the Manatee County Commission District 1 seat that was vacated by the unexpected passing of first-term commissioner …
A Manatee County commission race that could become a key swing vote on issues like new development has attracted a crowded pool of candidates, all vying for a two-year term to replace Carol Felts, …
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 …
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 …
Mark Stanoch is a candidate for the Manatee County Commission District 1 seat in the Republican primary. Mark joins TBT editor Mitch Maley for a discussion on issues facing the county, including a …
From our congressional race to county commission and school board, local candidates continue to file to run for office. Here’s an update.
With the candidate qualifying deadline just 12 weeks away, more than 20 individuals have filed to run for a seat on the Manatee County Commission. In …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …
During the first BOCC meeting after summer recess on Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners appointed five individuals to serve on a newly created Government Efficiency Liaison …
Former teacher Manatee County School Board member Charlie Kennedy and longtime educator Heather Felton easily won non-partisan school board runoffs on Tuesday. Both …
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 …