Whatever side you are on, this conversation is for you! Election security means different things to different people — and that's exactly why we need to talk about it together. Join us for this …
The Republican Party of Florida’s attempt to exert total control over local Republicans should concern all of us. In 2024, local Republican voters sent a clear message: the state does not …
The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections will open a seasonal elections location to serve Manatee County voters throughout the 2026 election cycle. The seasonal location, at the …
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 …
Palmetto resident Anthony Drake is the first candidate to announce plans to pursue election to the Manatee County Commission District 1 seat left vacant …
Indivisible Manatee reports an impressive turnout for the first in a series of community meetings to engage local residents. The “Right to Vote: Understanding the New Rules” event …
New details are emerging concerning how former Manatee Supervisor of Elections James Satcher managed expenditures of the local elections office after his appointment by Gov. Ron …
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 …
In a world of news that makes one want to hide under a rock, Manatee County Citizens came together as an educated force during this election cycle. That educated force was the power of a vote, …
James Satcher, the hapless Manatee County Commissioner appointed Supervisor of Elections at the behest of local developers, has done it again. Days before getting his keyster handed to him in the …
Although there have been no official announcements of an upcoming Supervisor of Elections satellite office in Lakewood Ranch, office space for the site was secured months ago …
On Tuesday, outgoing Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge made a surprise motion in the closing minutes of the Manatee County Commission meeting to fire County Attorney Pamela D'Agostino. Many people …
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 …
Scott Farrington won August's Republican primary for Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. Because no other candidates qualified for the ballot, he faces only a write-in challenge for SOE in …
On Tuesday night, Manatee County Republicans overcame long odds and beat the deep-pocketed developer machine, electing Scott Farrington as Supervisor of Elections. The landslide victory means not …
Below are comprehensive results for Manatee County's Tuesday, August 20 election. For more information, including specific vote totals, click here. Note that vote totals will …
Longtime Deputy Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington easily defeated former Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher in Tuesday's Republican primary. Farrington's ascension to …
Last week, Manatee County voters who wished to cast their primary ballots in advance of the August 20 election day participated in early voting by visiting one of several early …
My name is Brice Claypoole. I’m 16 years old. I have a deep love for our nature and a passion for protecting it. I’ve been following Manatee County politics—and their impact on our …
At Thursday’s land use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners took their final vote on a massive giveaway to developers and enacted a discounted impact fee schedule that will ensure growth does …