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Tara Poulton

Republican · Florida · 2026

District Chief of Staff for Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), overseeing district operations across Manatee County and southern Hillsborough County, per her campaign website tarapoulton.com and her VoterFocus (Manatee County Supervisor of Elections) filing; her career also includes roles at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and DeSoto County government, per her campaign website.

Priorities

Fiscal responsibility - holding the line on government spending to address affordability, per tarapoulton.com
Environmental protection, including opposing the proposed Manatee County cruise terminal over ecosystem concerns, per tarapoulton.com
Responsible growth and economic development with taxpayer protection, per tarapoulton.com

On the ballot

Manatee County Commissioner District 6 (At Large) · Florida · 2026

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