Tara Poulton
Republican · Florida · 2026On the ballot
Manatee County Commissioner District 6 (At Large)Florida · 2026Manatee County sample ballot- Fiscal responsibility - holding the line on government spending to address affordability
- Environmental protection, including opposing the proposed Manatee County cruise terminal over ecosystem concerns
- Responsible growth and economic development with taxpayer protection
Per the campaign site.
Poulton serves as district chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, overseeing operations across Manatee and southern Hillsborough counties, per the campaign site. She previously served as vice president of public policy and workforce partnerships at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and worked in government operations for DeSoto County, per the campaign site. She holds a master's degree in public administration from Florida State University and a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of South Florida, per the campaign site.
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