MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Voters in Bradenton and across Manatee County are awaiting the results in the 2026 primary elections after local polls closed at 7 p.m. ET.
Patch will publish the live results as they are reported by the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office. Check back to this story for up-to-date results.
Though the polls closed at 7 p.m., those already in line at the time will be allowed to vote. Those who arrive at their polling place after 7 p.m. will be turned away.
Manatee County voters had a say in a number of races, including Democratic and Republican nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, and state legislative races in Tuesday's primary election.
They also made decisions in local contests, including county commission and school board races.
While some races might be decided Tuesday, many candidates will move on to the Nov. 3 general election.
The following candidates were on the ballot Tuesday:
U.S. Senator
Representative in Congress - District 12
Representative in Congress - District 15
Governor
Chief Financial Officer
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Senator - District 20
U.S. Senator
Representative in Congress - District 16
Governor
Chief Financial Officer
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Senator - District 22
State Senator - District 71
State Representative - District 72
County Commissioner, District 1
County Commissioner, District 2
County Commissioner, District 4
County Commissioner, District 6 (At-Large)
Manatee County School Board - District 2
Manatee County School Board - District 5
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