Sara Baxter

Sara Baxter is the County Mayor and District 6 Commissioner of Palm Beach County, Florida, who recently made major news by launching a bid for the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, Baxter was first elected to the county commission as a political outsider in November 2022 and has since advocated heavily for small business concerns and improved western county traffic infrastructure. Before entering politics, she built a diverse professional background by teaching middle school science, working as a real estate agent, and co-owning Foreign Auto Specialists—a local automotive repair shop—with her husband.

The Mayor of Palm Beach County serves as the presiding officer of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, a county-level executive and legislative body in Florida. The role carries responsibilities including chairing commission meetings, representing the county in official capacities, and participating in policy decisions covering budgeting, land use, public safety, and county services.