2026 Elections

The event began with a performance from Mayday Parade lead singer Derek Sanders, a longtime friend of Matlow.

The field for City Commission seat three has already begun to take shape. So far, four candidates have filed to run. Those four are community advocate Talethia Edwards, teacher PJ Perez, political consultant Max Herrle and current Costco employee and former Pinellas County Commissioner Norm Roche.

Dailey has already endorsed community advocate Talethia Edwards in the race. Perez referenced that while criticizing the direction of growth in Tallahassee at his launch party.

Mayor John Dailey and Tallahassee Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox have officially endorsed community organizer Talethia Edwards in her bid to be the city’s next commissioner.

WFSU’s Tristan Wood sat down with the Florida Phoenix's Liv Caputo to talk to her about the 2026 Florida Republican field and the standoff between those in DeSantis and Trump's camps.

Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley says the redesign will help connect Leon residents with information before and on election day.

In an announcement video posted to social media, Ingoglia says he’s running on his conservative record, which includes being a former chair of the Republican Party of Florida.

Herrle has previously worked as a political consultant for Tallahassee Commissioners Jeremy Matlow and Jack Porter. He also worked on the now-defunct political blog OurTallahassee.

Lorch has filed for the District 3 seat now occupied by Rick Minor.

During his time on the Pinellas County Commission starting in 2010, Roche supported removing fluoride from the county’s water and opposed a tax increase for expanding public transportation.