America Votes 2026: Important dates & races to watch in Leon County


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.

Big BendEarly Voting:Leon County: Primary Election: Saturday, August 8 – Sunday, AugustĀ 16 General Election: Monday, October 19 – Sunday, November 1Election Day Voting:Leon County: Primary Day: Tuesday, August 18 General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3Where 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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