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November 3, 2026 General Election · Unofficial results

Manatee County election results

183,403ballots counted63.7% of 287,882 registered voters
57contests on the ballotstate, federal and local contests

Manatee County turnout

Ballots counted as a share of registered voters. Florida counts nearly all ballots by election night; these are the first unofficial returns, and official county returns are due by Nov. 16.

Ballots counted
Nov 2022 general61.4%
Nov 2024 general82.6%
Nov 2026 (unofficial)63.7%
Show the data
YearBallotsRegisteredTurnout
2022172,183280,60461.36%
2024232,789281,79882.61%
2026183,403287,88263.71%

2022 and 2024: Florida Division of Elections official results. 2026: unofficial returns; registration is eligible active registered voters.

Local contests are from the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections (unofficial results, updated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m.); state, federal and multicounty contests are from the Florida Division of Elections.

D DemocraticR Republican* Incumbent

Statewide and federal offices 5

  • United States Senator3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. AMAshley MoodyR59.1%107,664
    2. ANAngie NixonD39.7%72,414
    3. NJNeil J. GillespieNPA1.2%2,182
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor8 candidatesTop 1 of 8 wins
    1. BDByron Donalds / Bryan AvilaR57.6%104,923
    2. DJDavid Jolly / Gwen GrahamD41.2%74,961
    3. SEScott Eckhard Jewett / Nicole SkellyL0.4%741
    4. FJFrank J. Russo / Rachel RodriguezNPA0.2%439
    5. CBCharles Burkett / Ruben A. CotoNPA0.2%326
    6. DODean Ocean Abrams / Joe Van VactorNPA0.2%319
    7. JPJeffrey Peter "Dr. Jeff" Datto / Juan SantanaNPA0.1%159
    8. MDMoliere "Moe" Dimanche / Benjiman RojasNPA0.1%121
    9. KAKathy Anderson / Daniel NokovichWrite-in0.0%0
    10. EMErik Morris / LeRoy AlawaysWrite-in0.0%0
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Attorney General2 candidates
    1. JUJames UthmeierR59.4%107,479
    2. JJJose Javier RodriguezD40.6%73,386
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Chief Financial Officer2 candidates
    1. BIBlaise IngogliaR59.2%106,548
    2. ATAnnette TaddeoD40.8%73,358
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Commissioner of Agriculture2 candidates
    1. WSWilton SimpsonR59.4%106,794
    2. JMJoey Mendoza AtkinsD40.6%73,084
    3. KGKyle "KC" GibsonWrite-in0.0%29
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)

Constitutional amendments 3

  • Amendment No. 1: Budget Stabilization FundYes/No questionNeeds 60% to pass
    Amendment 1Ballot summary

    Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the amount of funds that may be retained in the budget stabilization fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require the legislature to transfer the lesser of $750 million or the amount required to reach 25% of the general revenue collections each year unless certain conditions are met, and allow the legislature to withdraw funds for critical state needs.

    A yes vote means

    Proposed by the Florida Legislature (Article III, Section 19, Florida Constitution). Constitutional amendments need 60% of the votes cast on the measure to pass.

    Needed to pass

    60%

    Source: Florida Division of Elections, Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database ↗
    1. NoNo55.1%94,219
    2. YesYes44.9%76,747
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Amendment No. 2: Exemption of Tangible Personal Property on Agricultural Land From TaxationYes/No questionNeeds 60% to pass
    Amendment 2Ballot summary

    Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to exempt tangible personal property habitually located or typically present on land classified as agricultural, used in the production of agricultural products or for agritourism activities, and owned by the landowner or leaseholder of the agricultural land from ad valorem taxation. If approved this amendment would first apply for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.

    A yes vote means

    Proposed by the Florida Legislature (Article VII, s. 3; Article XII, Florida Constitution). Constitutional amendments need 60% of the votes cast on the measure to pass.

    Needed to pass

    60%

    Source: Florida Division of Elections, Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database ↗
    1. YesYes63.1%108,537
    2. NoNo36.9%63,528
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Amendment No. 3: Increased Homestead Exemption; Lower Cap On Increases In Non-Homestead Property AssessmentsYes/No questionNeeds 60% to pass
    Amendment 3Ballot summary

    This amendment increases the homestead exemption, for all non-school taxes, to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and adjusts for inflation thereafter. It requires the Legislature to prescribe a uniform procedure for counties and municipalities, for their respective levies, to increase the homestead exemption up to full assessed value, and allows special districts, subject to referendum approval, to do the same. Persons who are not Florida residents on December 31, 2026, will receive the existing homestead exemption upon qualifying for a homestead exemption, with the increased homestead exemption beginning with the fifth year of exemption, to the extent permitted by the U.S. Constitution. This amendment reduces the annual cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties from 10% to 5%. This amendment requires counties and municipalities to use property taxes solely for public safety, education and schools, infrastructure, natural resources, bond debt service, retirement benefits for employees, and operations and administration. Other expenditures may be approved by county officers or county or municipal governing bodies unless prohibited by general law, notwithstanding Article VII, Section 9(a) of the Florida Constitution, which allows counties and municipalities to levy property taxes for their respective purposes. This amendment takes effect January 1, 2027.

    A yes vote means

    Proposed by the Florida Legislature (Article VII, Sections 4, 6, and 9, and Article XII, Florida Constitution). Constitutional amendments need 60% of the votes cast on the measure to pass.

    Needed to pass

    60%

    Source: Florida Division of Elections, Initiatives / Amendments / Revisions Database ↗
    1. YesYes65.0%114,897
    2. NoNo35.0%61,773
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)

Judicial retention 5

  • Retention of Judge Andrea Teves Smith, Second District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Andrea Teves SmithBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Andrea Teves Smith be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Andrea Teves Smith on the Second District Court of Appeal for a new six-year term. If a majority votes no, the seat becomes vacant when the current term ends and the Governor appoints a replacement from a judicial nominating commission’s list.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Florida Constitution, Article V, Sections 10 and 11 ↗
    1. YesYes69.1%110,935
    2. NoNo30.9%49,618
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Daniel H. Sleet, Second District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Daniel H. SleetBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Daniel H. Sleet be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Daniel H. Sleet on the Second District Court of Appeal for a new six-year term. If a majority votes no, the seat becomes vacant when the current term ends and the Governor appoints a replacement from a judicial nominating commission’s list.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Florida Constitution, Article V, Sections 10 and 11 ↗
    1. YesYes66.9%107,538
    2. NoNo33.1%53,160
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Drew Atkinson, Second District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Drew AtkinsonBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Drew Atkinson be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Drew Atkinson on the Second District Court of Appeal for a new six-year term. If a majority votes no, the seat becomes vacant when the current term ends and the Governor appoints a replacement from a judicial nominating commission’s list.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Florida Constitution, Article V, Sections 10 and 11 ↗
    1. YesYes67.3%108,809
    2. NoNo32.7%52,812
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Judge Morris Silberman, Second District Court of AppealYes/No question
    Judge Morris SilbermanBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Judge Morris Silberman be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Morris Silberman on the Second District Court of Appeal for a new six-year term. If a majority votes no, the seat becomes vacant when the current term ends and the Governor appoints a replacement from a judicial nominating commission’s list.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Florida Constitution, Article V, Sections 10 and 11 ↗
    1. YesYes67.9%109,459
    2. NoNo32.1%51,654
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)
  • Retention of Justice Carlos G. Muñiz, Florida Supreme CourtYes/No question
    Justice Carlos G. MuñizBallot question (as listed by the Florida Division of Elections)

    Shall Justice Carlos G. Muñiz be retained in Office?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Carlos G. Muñiz on the Florida Supreme Court for a new six-year term. If a majority votes no, the seat becomes vacant when the current term ends and the Governor appoints a replacement from a judicial nominating commission’s list.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Florida Constitution, Article V, Sections 10 and 11 ↗
    1. YesYes64.6%105,241
    2. NoNo35.4%57,652
    Manatee County voters only71 of 71 precinctsUpdated 1st set of unofficial returns (posted Nov. 6, 6:10 p.m. ET)Source: Florida Division of Elections (Manatee County unofficial returns)

U.S. House 1

Florida Legislature 5

County offices and courts 3

  • County Commissioner District 12 candidates
    1. EAElizabeth "Liz" ArnoldR66.0%31,964
    2. SLSari Lindroos-ValimakiD33.9%16,446
    3. WWrite-inWrite-in0.1%48
    Manatee County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
  • County Commissioner District 22 candidates
    1. ABAmanda BallardR50.4%10,350
    2. CBCharles B. Smith SrD49.6%10,185
    Manatee County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
  • County Commissioner District 6 (At-Large)2 candidates
    1. TPTara PoultonR58.1%104,000
    2. RBReggie BellamyD41.9%75,124
    Manatee County count71 of 71 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

City, town and village offices 5

Bradenton

Holmes Beach

  • City of Holmes Beach Commissioner City of Holmes Beach3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. CWCarol Whitmore35.3%867
    2. MHMark Hebden33.9%832
    3. JJJohn J. Azzata30.8%757
    Manatee County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
  • City of Holmes Beach Mayor2 candidates
    1. DDDan Diggins52.2%829
    2. DLDavid L. Zaccagnino47.8%760
    Manatee County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

Palmetto

  • City of Palmetto Commissioner, Ward 22 candidates
    1. SJSunshine Joiner54.1%1,009
    2. SJSheldon "Mailman" Jones45.9%856
    Manatee County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

City, town and village measures 4

Bradenton

Holmes Beach

Palmetto

School board 2

Manatee County School Board

Special districts 22

Copperstone Community Development District

Cross Creek Community Development District

Eagle Pointe Community Development District

East Manatee Fire Rescue

Harrison Ranch Community Development District

Heritage Harbour North Community Development District

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2

  • Lakewood Ranch Cdd 2, Seat 53 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. JDJonathan Dayton39.3%525
    2. BMBill Mariotti34.2%456
    3. ATArthur Taber26.5%354
    Manatee County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

Legends Bay Community Development District

Mosquito Control District

  • Mosquito Control District, Group 13 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. SJScott Johnson43.2%64,122
    2. CRCharles "Rick" Richards30.5%45,168
    3. RORodney O'Quinn26.3%38,982
    Manatee County count71 of 71 precinctsUpdated Nov. 5, 8:39 p.m. (county site)Source: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

Parrish Fire District

Silverleaf Community Development District

Tara Community Development District

West Manatee Fire and Rescue

County, school and other local measures 2

About this information

County results come from the Florida Division of Elections and the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. See the source links on each result; counts are unofficial and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.