The Bradenton Journal

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Former school board member James Golden sues Satcher for not holding election to replace Tatem

Petition argues that Manatee elections supervisor is violating the Florida Constitution. Democrats say Satcher is showing "a lack of competence."

Marc R. Masferrer
Jun 18, 2024
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Former school member James Golden is suing Manatee County Supervisor of Elections James Satcher, over Satcher’s decision not to hold an election to fill a vacancy on the school board that will be created when Richard Tatem’s resignation takes effect in November, and to instead let Gov. Ron DeSantis appoint Tatem’s successor.

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