Jordan Varnadore
Jordan Varnadore is a lifelong Palmetto resident and Palmetto High graduate with a marketing and communications degree from the University of Mississippi. He is vice president of marketing at GarrettRichard, a Palmetto commercial insurance and PEO brokerage he co-founded with his father, and performs locally as a dueling pianist. He was appointed secretary of the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee and won the Aug. 18, 2026 Republican primary.
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Positions on the major issues
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Guns Strongly disagrees· stated position
Varnadore's campaign site describes him as a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and individual liberty and says he is committed to preserving those freedoms.
"a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and individual liberty"
Gender identity laws Leans agree· stated position
His campaign site says schools should teach values, not "extremist ideologies," and that he will protect children from "radical classroom agendas."
"He’ll ensure our schools teach values—not extremist ideologies."
No public position found on 16 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Property insurance, Housing affordability, Immigration, Abortion, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, Crime & policing, Energy & utilities, Trump administration, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Parental rights in schools — Varnadore says parents deserve a voice in their children's education and that schools should teach values rather than what he calls extremist ideologies.
- Business regulation — Varnadore says he would reduce what he calls burdensome regulations and support job creators, citing his experience running a family business.
Endorsements (as reported)
- President Donald J. Trump
- Associated Industries of Florida
- Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies (CEOMC), trade group for Florida community association managers