Accountability for Every Tax Dollar in Sarasota · Republican Primary — August 18, 2026
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The latest on Kristina Sargent's campaign for accountable county government — launched October 1, 2025 — media coverage, campaign statements, and op-eds you can share with neighbors before the August 18, 2026 primary.
IN THE NEWSA head-to-head look at the District 2 race, where Sargent argues the county's real challenge isn't growth but how it collects and spends taxpayer money — with infrastructure and stormwater as her top priorities.
“My priority is infrastructure.”
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The District 2 seat is decided in the Republican Primary — August 18, 2026. Read the latest coverage, then make your plan to vote and share Kristina's story.
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IN THE NEWSAt a League of Women Voters and Suncoast Searchlight candidate forum, Sargent argued the county is fighting Florida's Live Local Act the wrong way, exposing taxpayers to costly litigation it could have avoided.
“Litigation is expensive. Delays are expensive. Outside counsel is expensive.”
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OP-EDOn a proposed DeSoto County data center and the Peace River water that four counties share, Sargent calls for regional review of major infrastructure projects — before approvals, not after.
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IN THE NEWSThe Herald-Tribune reports the District 2 commission seat will be settled in the August primary — making every vote in the district decisive.
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PRESS RELEASEThe campaign outlines a regional approach to major infrastructure decisions — including shared water resources — so Sarasota isn't left reacting after approvals are already made.
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Join Kristina Sargent for a community town hall on accountability, infrastructure, and the August 18 primary. Location and time to be announced — sign up to volunteer for updates.
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IN THE NEWSWith qualifying closed, the District 2 seat will be decided in the August 18 Republican primary — a head-to-head contest with no November opponent.
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