Primary Election Recommendations for Sarasota County, City of Sarasota & Manatee County
Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Here are our recommendations:

 

Sarasota County Commissioners - No Democrats running

• District 2 - Mark Smith

 

Sarasota School board: Non-partisan race

• District 1 - Jimmy Glover

• District 4 - Megan Tennimon 

• District 5 - Beth Mayberry

 

Sarasota City Council - Non-partisan race

• Jen Ahern-Koch

• Flo Entler

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Manatee School Board: Non-partisan race

• District 2 - Dr. Sharon Jefferson

• District 5 - Chantal Wilford