Partisan race on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. With only Republican qualifiers and no qualified write-in, this is a universal primary on August 18, open to all eligible voters; the winner is elected.
Kristina Sargent · Republican▾
Kristina Sargent is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Commissioner District 2 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $40,695 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Mark Smith · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Mark Smith is the sitting District 2 member of the Sarasota County Commission, seeking a second term, per local election reporting. He is a qualified Republican candidate on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
Raised $107,160 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Partisan race on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. The Republican primary is August 18; the nominee meets the Democratic qualifier on the November 3 ballot.
Jim DeNiro · Republican▾
Jim DeNiro is a retired law-enforcement officer, per local election reporting on the qualified field. He is a qualified Republican candidate for the District 4 commission seat in the August 18, 2026 primary.
Raised $81,555 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Julie London · Democratic▾
Julie London is a qualified Democratic candidate for Sarasota County Commissioner District 4 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $10,540 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Joe Neunder · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Joe Neunder is the sitting District 4 member of the Sarasota County Commission and served as its 2025 chairman, per local election reporting. He is a qualified Republican candidate for reelection in the August 18, 2026 primary.
Priorities: Accountable government and reined-in spending · Restrained growth that protects established neighborhoods · Infrastructure and water quality, including the Midnight Pass reopening
Raised $130,451 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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Nonpartisan race on Sarasota County's August 18, 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. A majority winner is elected in August; otherwise the top two advance to the November 3 ballot. The sitting District 1 member is not on the qualified list, so this is an open seat.
Heidi Brandt▾
Heidi Brandt is a Lido Key resident and elementary school PTO president, per local election reporting. She is a qualified candidate for the open District 1 school board seat on the August 18, 2026 ballot.
Raised $58,696 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Teresa DeWitt▾
Teresa DeWitt is a qualified candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 1 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Priorities: Educational empowerment for all students · Fiscal responsibility and accountability · Prioritize teacher value and impact
Raised $14,090 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Campaign site →Jimmy Glover▾
Jimmy Glover is a qualified candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 1 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Priorities: Championing early literacy · Career readiness with apprenticeships · Mental health, school safety, and teacher pay
Raised $118,356 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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Nonpartisan race on Sarasota County's August 18, 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. A majority winner is elected in August; otherwise the top two advance to the November 3 ballot. With two candidates, the race is decided in August.
Frank Dicicco▾
Frank Dicicco is a qualified candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 4 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Priorities: Attract and retain great teachers · Expand workforce and career education · School safety and budget transparency
Raised $16,860 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Campaign site →Megan Tennimon▾
Megan Tennimon is a qualified candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 4 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Priorities: Academic excellence and accountability · Teacher support and stability · Trust, transparency, and community respect
Raised $51,596 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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Nonpartisan race on Sarasota County's August 18, 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. A majority winner is elected in August; otherwise the top two advance to the November 3 ballot. With two candidates, the race is decided in August.
Beth Mayberry▾
Beth Mayberry is a qualified candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 5 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Priorities: School funding and transparent budgeting · Mental well-being of students and teachers · Every child's chance to succeed
Raised $71,675 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Campaign site →Michelle Pozzie▾
Michelle Pozzie is a qualified candidate for Sarasota County School Board District 5 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Priorities: Academic excellence for all students · Parental rights and age-appropriate instruction · Empowering students and supporting teachers
Raised $15,911 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
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Partisan race on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. With only Republican qualifiers and no qualified write-in, this is a universal primary on August 18, open to all eligible voters; the winner is elected.
Nicholas Altier · Republican▾
Nicholas Altier is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Alexandra Coe · Republican▾
Alexandra Coe is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Bill Van Allen · Republican▾
Bill Van Allen is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $400 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Partisan race on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. The Republican primary is August 18; the nominee meets the Democratic qualifier on the November 3 ballot.
Chip Adams · Republican▾
Chip Adams is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 3 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $5,063 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Ali Hopper · Republican▾
Ali Hopper is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 3 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Jim Tate · Democratic▾
Jim Tate is a qualified Democratic candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 3 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Partisan race on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. One qualified candidate per party; the race is decided November 3.
Taylor T. Collins · Republican▾
Taylor T. Collins is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 4 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $7,266 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Robin Williams · Democratic▾
Robin Williams is a qualified Democratic candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 4 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $2,625 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Partisan race on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. The Republican primary is August 18; the nominee meets the Democratic qualifier on the November 3 ballot.
Erin Halstead · Republican▾
Erin Halstead is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 5 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $1,070 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Andrea Doria Kale · Democratic▾
Andrea Doria Kale is a qualified Democratic candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 5 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Andrew F. Sias · Republican▾
Andrew F. Sias is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 5 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $8,240 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Partisan race on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list. With only Republican qualifiers and no qualified write-in, this is a universal primary on August 18, open to all eligible voters; the winner is elected.
Brad Baker · Republican▾
Brad Baker is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Northern District Seat 1 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $3,967 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Bill Woeltjen · Republican▾
Bill Woeltjen is a qualified Republican candidate for Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Northern District Seat 1 on Sarasota County's 2026 ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.
Raised $18,325 · per Supervisor of Elections filings
Rob Rominiecki▾
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Jen Ahearn-Koch▾
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John Harshman▾
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Flo Entler▾
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