Candidate
Tara Poulton
RepublicanDistrict chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan
Tara Poulton is the Republican nominee for Manatee County Commission District 6 At-Large, a seat voted on by all Manatee County voters12. She is district chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and has said her priorities include funding public safety and exploring a water purchase from the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority3. She won the Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary with 38.27 percent of the vote in a field of four2.
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Record
- Won the Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary for District 6 At-Large with 16,328 votes (38.27 percent)2
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (3)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- 2026 General Election Generic Sample BallotManatee County Supervisor of Elections
- Manatee County Commission races: Who's moving on to the November election (Aug. 23, 2026)WWSB (mysuncoast.com)
- Republican candidates vie for Manatee County Commission District 6 (July 2, 2026)Tampa Bay Beacons