Florida House District 71: Melton Little & Key Election Information
- Melton Little Campaign
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Melton Little is a qualified Republican candidate for Florida House District 71 and a lifelong Manatee County resident. He is running to bring decades of local professional, business and volunteer experience to Tallahassee.
This guide answers three common questions from Bradenton, Palmetto and Manatee County voters: what Melton stands for, who is running in District 71 and what experience Melton would bring to the Florida House.
What are the main issues Melton Little is focusing on in District 71, Manatee County?
Melton Little’s campaign focuses on constitutional government, responsible leadership, public safety and an economy that gives Florida families and locally owned businesses room to succeed.
His principal campaign priorities include:
Constitutional rights
Individual liberty
Limited government
Fiscal responsibility
Free-market economic growth
Support for small businesses
Education excellence and parental rights
Law enforcement and public safety
Melton’s community priorities also address the everyday issues affecting Manatee County families:
Responsible growth and development
Traffic and infrastructure improvements
Water security and environmental protection
Better conditions for animals in local shelters
These priorities share a common purpose: protecting Manatee County’s quality of life while ensuring that government remains accountable to the people it serves.
Read Melton Little’s official platform for more information.
Who is running for Florida House District 71 in Bradenton?
As of July 27, 2026, five candidates are qualified for the Florida House District 71 election.
Republican candidates:
Democratic candidate:
No Party Affiliation candidate:
Candidate status and election information can change. Voters should verify the current field through the Florida Division of Elections Candidate Tracking System.
Who is Melton Little and what is his background in Bradenton?
Melton Little is a lifelong Manatee County resident who grew up in Bayshore Gardens and attended Bayshore High School. After earning his law degree, he established a law practice in Palmetto and spent decades serving local residents and families.
Melton is also:
A husband and father
An attorney and small-business owner
A longtime youth-sports volunteer
A committed supporter of Manatee County organizations and families
His campaign is rooted in the belief that representing Manatee County requires more than talking about the community. It requires knowing its people, understanding its challenges and demonstrating a history of service.
Melton is now seeking to take that experience to Tallahassee as the next representative for Florida House District 71.
Read more about his life and service on the campaign’s Meet Melton page.
A local voice for Florida House District 71
Florida House District 71 voters deserve a representative who understands Bradenton, Palmetto and the surrounding Manatee County communities.
Melton Little has spent decades building a family, a business and a record of community service here. His campaign offers voters a locally grounded choice focused on constitutional principles, responsible government and practical solutions for Manatee County.
To volunteer, receive updates or contact the campaign, visit MeltonForHouse.com.