Accountability for Every Tax Dollar in Sarasota · The People's Choice · The REAL Fiscal Conservative · Republican Primary — August 18, 2026
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Coverage of Kristina Sargent's campaign for Sarasota County Commission, District 2, decided in the August 18, 2026 universal primary. Every outside story links straight to the source.
Voters across the Suncoast dealt a blow to grassroots challengers Tuesday night, while rewarding the establishment-backed candidates — including some who campaigned as outsiders themselves.
By Derek Gilliam and Christian Casale
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It's been half a century since a Democrat sat on the Sarasota County Commission.
By WSLR News
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He told us on the record: "We're spending money that we are not going to have." Then he voted yes — every budget, every bond, $876 million in three years. Kristina Sargent asks District 2 to read the record and decide for themselves.
By Kristina Sargent4 min read
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At forum, candidates propose different approaches in response to these challenges.
By WSLR News
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You don't have to like the law, but you do have to follow it.
By Kristina Sargent
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On 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.
By Kristina Sargent6 min read
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Rare universal primary will allow all Sarasota County voters to weigh in on race between two Republicans for county commission seat.
By Earle Kimel
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The campaign outlines a regional approach to major infrastructure decisions — including shared water resources — so Sarasota isn't left reacting after approvals are already made.
By Sargent for Sarasota3 min read
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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.
By Sargent for Sarasota1 min read
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The questions this campaign raised about county spending, infrastructure, and accountability did not end on election night. The record is here for anyone who wants to keep asking them.
