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McKenna seeks Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Seat 2

By Clearwater Sentinel staff · October 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Elizabeth "Betsey" McKenna is running to keep her seat on the Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Board of Fire Commissioners. McKenna represents Indian Rocks Beach as the Seat 2 commissioner, according to the district's website.

McKenna faces Daniel Mynsberge in the nonpartisan race for the rest of an unexpired term. She qualified as a candidate during the June 8-12 qualifying period, Tampa Bay Beacons reported. BallotReady data shows she has been certified for the ballot.

Candidate information

Full name: Elizabeth "Betsey" McKenna

Office sought: Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District, Seat 2

Party: Nonpartisan

Status: Incumbent

Area represented: Indian Rocks Beach

Election date: Tuesday, Nov. 3

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