🎙️ Trust, Technology, and Transparency: Inside Manatee County Elections
We’re back with Scott Farrington, Supervisor of Elections in Manatee County, elected in 2024.
This time, we’re talking about one of the most essential parts of public service: trust. Trust that your vote counts, your ballot is secure, and democracy is in good hands. And the person making sure of that in Manatee County is Supervisor of Elections Scott Farrington.
With more than 75 elections under his belt and a background in information systems, Scott has spent over two decades ensuring our elections are secure, transparent, and trusted. In this episode, we dig into what election security really looks like, how his office operates between election cycles, and why our local elections office is one of the most tech-savvy in government.
We also talk about how voters can stay informed, what goes on behind the scenes before and after Election Day, and how his team is inspiring a new generation of voters right here in Manatee County.
It’s informative, timely, and a great reminder that confidence in our democracy starts at the local level.
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