Who represents you
Everyone elected to serve Palmetto, Parrish and Ellenton, from the County Commission to Congress, with links to each office.
Everyone in Palmetto, Parrish and Ellenton
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- County Commission and School Board district (the same five since 2024): tap one to see who holds the seats. Your sample ballot shows yours.
- 1District 1
- 2District 2
- 3District 3
- 4District 4
- 5District 5
Manatee County Commission
Chair Tal Siddique · 7 seats
“The Board is the legislative branch and governing body of Manatee County Government. The Board legislates policy to protect the health, welfare, safety and quality of life of Manatee County residents.”
Five commissioners are elected from districts and two countywide. Your sample ballot or voter information shows your district.
- District 1VacantOn the Nov. 3 ballot; the winner serves the rest of the term
- District 2First Vice ChairAmanda BallardREPIn office since 2022On the Nov. 3 ballot
- District 3ChairTal SiddiqueREPIn office since 2024
- District 4Mike RahnREPIn office since 2022Re-elected unopposed
- District 5Dr. Bob McCannREPIn office since 2024
- District 6, at-largeJason BeardenREPIn office since 2022Not running; the seat is on the Nov. 3 ballot
- District 7, at-largeSecond Vice ChairGeorge KruseREPIn office since 2020
Website mymanatee.org (another site)
School Board of Manatee County
Chair Cindy Spray · 5 seats
“The School Board of Manatee County develops policy based on Florida and Federal laws governing schools, and appoints a Superintendent to manage the day-to-day operations of the School District.”
Members are elected without party labels. The superintendent, Dr. Laurie Breslin, is appointed by the board.
- District 1Heather FeltonIn office since 2024
- District 2ChairCindy SprayIn office since 2022On the Nov. 3 ballot
- District 3Charlie KennedyIn office since 2024; also served 2014 to 2022
- District 4Chad Choate IIIIn office since 2021 (appointed, then elected in 2022)Re-elected unopposed
- District 5Vice-ChairRichard TatemNot running; the seat is on the Nov. 3 ballot in District 5, which doesn't include Palmetto, Parrish or Ellenton
Florida Legislature
Sen. Jim Boyd and 3 House members
“The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a legislature of the State of Florida, consisting of a senate composed of one senator elected from each senatorial district and a house of representatives composed of one member elected from each representative district.”
Your sample ballot or voter information shows your Senate and House districts.
- Senate District 20Majority LeaderJim BoydREPIn the Senate since 2020; House 2010 to 2018 · Age 70On the Nov. 3 ballot
- House District 70Michael OwenREPIn office since 2024 · Age 50On the Nov. 3 ballot
- House District 71William Cloud “Will” Robinson Jr.REPIn office since 2018 · Age 50Not running; the seat is on the Nov. 3 ballot
- House District 72William “Bill” ConerlyREPIn office since 2024 · Age 61On the Nov. 3 ballot
Website flhouse.gov (another site)
Congress
Vern Buchanan, Rick Scott, Ashley Moody
“As per the Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government’s legislative branch.”
- U.S. House, District 16Vern BuchananREPIn office since 2007 · Age 75Not running; the seat is on the Nov. 3 ballot
- U.S. SenateRick ScottREPElected 2018 · Age 73
- U.S. SenateAshley MoodyREPAppointed January 2025 · Age 51On the Nov. 3 ballot
Website house.gov (another site)
Manatee County Mosquito Control District board
Ralph Garrison, Mike Daugherty, Tim Matthews
“The board of commissioners may do any and all things necessary for the control and elimination of all species of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance”
- Group 1Ralph GarrisonNot running; the seat is on the Nov. 3 ballot
- Group 2Mike Daugherty
- Group 3Tim MatthewsRe-elected unopposed
Other county officials
5 seats
Elected countywide.
- SheriffRick WellsREPIn office since January 2017
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and ComptrollerAngelina “Angel” ColonnesoREPElected 2016
- Property AppraiserCharlie HackneyREPIn office since 1992
- Tax CollectorKen Burton Jr.REPIn office since 1992
- Supervisor of ElectionsScott FarringtonREPIn office since 2024
Depends on where you live
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- City of Palmetto: tap for the mayor and city commission
- North River Fire District: tap for its board
- Parrish Fire District: tap for its board
The city covers only people inside Palmetto's city limits, and each fire district board covers its own district.
City of Palmetto
Mayor Dan West · 6 seats
“The City Commission is the legislative branch of the City's government.”
“The Mayor of Palmetto is the Chief Executive Officer of the city and has direct supervision over appointed officers”
For people who live inside Palmetto's city limits. The mayor and commissioners are elected without party labels.
- MayorDan WestIn office since 2024
- At-largeScott WhitakerIn office since 2024
- At-largeTamara Cornwell
- Ward 1Harold SmithIn office since 2014Re-elected unopposed
- Ward 2Vice-MayorSunshine JoinerOn the Nov. 3 ballot
- Ward 3Brian WilliamsIn office since 1992Not running; Rachel Kendzior was elected unopposed
Website palmettofl.org (another site)
North River Fire District board
Chair Robert M. Bell · 7 seats
“They are the governing body of the fire district and are responsible for setting policy and ensuring the district's resources are used in the most effective manner.”
Board members' names are from the board's July 16, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Seat 1Logan T. WellsIn office since 2022Not running; Cody Summers was elected unopposed
- Seat 2Paul J. Pitcher
- Seat 3ChairRobert M. BellRe-elected unopposed
- Seat 4Harry L. BlenkerIn office since 2016
- Seat 5Amy C. Willis
- Seat 6, at-largeScott R. SmithIn office since 2012
- Seat 7, at-largeJim D. AldermanIn office since 2014Re-elected unopposed
Website nrfd.org (another site)
Parrish Fire District board
5 seats
“the business affairs of each district shall be conducted and administered by a five-member board”
- Seat 1Edward W. StevensIn office since 2022On the Nov. 3 ballot
- Seat 2Edward G. Chitty
- Seat 3Kevin L. WebbRe-elected unopposed
- Seat 4John Z. Griesi
- Seat 5Sawyer L. RamseyIn office since 2024Re-elected unopposed
Website parrishfd.org (another site)
Sources (34) · Info updated
- Manatee Supervisor of Elections, candidate list
- Manatee County Commission: Amanda Ballard
- Manatee County Commission: Tal Siddique
- Manatee County Commission: Mike Rahn
- Manatee County Commission: Dr. Bob McCann
- Manatee County Commission: Jason Bearden
- Manatee County Commission: George Kruse
- Superintendent
- City of Palmetto, Mayor
- Manatee Supervisor of Elections, city candidate list
- Florida Senate
- Manatee Supervisor of Elections, district maps
- flsenate.gov
- Florida Legislature: Michael Owen
- Florida Legislature: William Cloud “Will” Robinson Jr.
- Florida Legislature: William “Bill” Conerly
- U.S. Senate, Florida
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
- house.gov
- Congress: Vern Buchanan
- Congress: Rick Scott
- Congress: Ashley Moody
- Florida law, s. 191.005
- North River Fire District, July 16, 2026 minutes
- Florida law, s. 388.161
- Each office's website (linked)
- Other county officials: Rick Wells
- Other county officials: Angelina “Angel” Colonneso
- Other county officials: Charlie Hackney
- Other county officials: Ken Burton Jr.
- Manatee County GIS, County Commission Districts, Oct. 4, 2026
- School Board of Manatee County, Resolution 2024-001 (same districts since Dec. 1, 2024)
- City of Palmetto, City Limits, Oct. 4, 2026
- Manatee County Property Appraiser, fire districts, Oct. 4, 2026