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Charles B. Smith Sr.

Charles B. Smith Sr.

Democratic · Florida · 2026

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Manatee County Commissioner District 2Florida · 2026Manatee County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Improving housing conditions
  • Encouraging smart growth that benefits all residents
  • Revitalizing the local economy and fostering business growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Business executive and co-founder, president and CEO of Manatee Harvesting Co. Inc., per his campaign site. At age 26 he became the first African American elected to the Palmetto City Commission, was re-elected four times and served as Vice Mayor, and he previously served as a Manatee County Commissioner, including as 2nd Vice Chairman and Port Authority Commissioner, per his campaign site. Charles B. Smith Sr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Manatee County Commissioner District 2, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

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