Three At-Large candidates advance to general election

August 18, 2026

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Flo Entler, and John Harshman have advanced to the general election for the two At-Large City Commission seats, based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s first election.

Ahearn-Koch, Entler, and Harshman were the top three vote-getters and will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election.

Unofficial results, as reported on the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections website, www.SarasotaVotes.gov, are as follows:

The top two vote-getters in the general election will be sworn into office Friday, Nov. 6 to serve four-year terms

Election results are expected to become official Thursday following a final canvassing of vote-by-mail and provisional ballots by the Supervisor of Elections. For more information about voting, call 941-861-8600 or visit www.SarasotaVotes.gov.

For questions about City elections, contact the City Auditor and Clerk at 941-263-6222 or email Clerk@SarasotaFL.gov.

Media Contact: News@sarasotafl.gov

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