TALLAHASSEE, FL — The 2026 election cycle is under a year away, and candidates have started to announce their bid for your vote.
Below you will find important dates for Leon County elections.
We are also updating our candidate lists as people file to run in local races.
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Early Voting:
Leon County:
- Primary Election: Saturday, August 8 - Sunday, August 16
- General Election: Monday, October 19 - Sunday, November 1
Election Day Voting:
Leon County:
- Primary Day: Tuesday, August 18
- General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
Where to Vote:
Leon County:
- For early voting polling locations, click here.
- For election day voting, residents must vote at their assigned polling place. You can find that information on your voter information card, by looking up your voter information, or by calling the elections office at (850) 606-8683.
Candidates:
Leon County:
Commission District 1:
- Bill Proctor
Commission District 3:
- Charles Bryan Lorch
Commission District 5:
- David T. Hawkins
Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3:
- Talethia Edwards
- Maxwell "Max" Herrle
- PJ Andres Perez
- Norm Roche
Tallahassee City Commission Seat 4/Mayor:
- Jeremy Matlow
Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5:
- Dianne Williams-Cox
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