Politics in West Samoset

Who represents West Samoset

West Samoset is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Vern Buchanan. Ron DeSantis is governor.

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Election Day30days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026

Your representatives

in Washington and Florida

What stands out about civic life in West Samoset

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

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★ What stands out · In Florida

Who represents West Samoset in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover West Samoset.

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Ron DeSantisGovernor of FloridaRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗850-717-9337

State Senate · District 20

Jim BoydState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗941-742-6445 Email

State House · District 71 Covers about 86% of West Samoset

Will RobinsonState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗941-242-8430 Email

State House · District 72 Covers about 14% of West Samoset

Bill ConerlyState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗941-327-0150 Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Manatee County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Manatee County. West Samoset’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President229,812 votes

Donald J TrumpRepublican61.1%

Kamala D HarrisDemocrat37.7%

Others1.2%

Florida: Trump 56.1%, Harris 43.0%

U.S. Senate226,843 votes

Rick ScottRepublican60.8%

Debbie Mucarsel-powellDemocrat37.7%

Others1.5%

Florida: Scott 55.6%, Mucarsel-powell 42.8%

U.S. House · Florida's 16th District416,141 votes

Vern BuchananRepublican59.5%

Jan SchneiderDemocrat40.5%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 30 days away

What Florida voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Florida

U.S. SenateOne of Florida’s two seats (now Rick Scott, Ashley Moody)
U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Vern Buchanan)
GovernorNow Ron DeSantis
State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover West Samoset are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in West Samoset

Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents West Samoset in Congress

Two senators for all of Florida, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Florida

Rick ScottU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-224-5274

Ashley MoodyU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-3041

U.S. House · Florida's 16th District

Vern BuchananU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2007Website ↗202-225-5015

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to West Samoset by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.