Candidates for Fire District Board
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Fire District Board.
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- View profileLogan WellsSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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Samuel "Andy" Anderson ReasonerSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profileGary A. LawsonSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileJames M. GroteSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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Lawrence P. JennisSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profileEdward W. StevensSeat 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileDaniel J. CenterSeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileDerrick WarnerSeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profilePaul J. PitcherSeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileJames R. CarlinoSeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileEdward ChittySeat 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileRobert BellSeat 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileMelanie A. MarkenSeat 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileKevin L. WebbSeat 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileMarnie E. MatareseSeat 3Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileHarry L. BlenkerSeat 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileJohn Z. GriesiSeat 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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Derek FossSeat 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profileJames J. CenaSeat 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileJohn H. StevensSeat 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileAmy C. WillisSeat 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
- View profileSawyer L. RamseySeat 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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Robert C. BennettSeat 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profileRichard JacobsSeat 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileAnthony C. EvansSeat 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
- View profileScott R. SmithSeat 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileJames D. AldermanSeat 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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About Fire District Board
About this position
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Fire District Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate must be a registered voter of the county and live within the boundaries of the district.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $25; signature requirement of 25
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
- Where to file
- 600 301 Blvd. W., Ste 108, Bradenton FL 34205
- Filing phone
- 941-741-3823
- Step 3
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