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Charles Richards

Charles Richards

Nonpartisan · Florida · 2026

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Manatee County Mosquito Control District Group 1Florida · 2026Manatee County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Favors biological control methods over excessive chemical spraying
  • Emphasizes cost-effective solutions and efficient budget management
  • Proposes more community education on mosquito management

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Land management professional since 1984 and owner of Rick Richards Inc, an ecological management company specializing in native plant restoration, per his campaign site. He previously served as a Fire Commissioner for the Myakka City Fire Control District, per his campaign site. Charles Richards appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Manatee County Mosquito Control District Group 1, per the Supervisor of Elections' official qualified-candidate list.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 29, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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