Tom Derzypolski

The Leon County Canvassing Board deliberates over ballots during a manual recount for the City Commission Seat 3 race.

Official recount results are in: Derzypolski will face Perez for city commission seat

Tom Derzypolski will face off against PJ Perez for City Commission Seat 3 after a machine recount over the weekend and a manual recount Monday morning.

PJ Perez speaks to supporters during a Aug. 18, 2026, primary election night watch party.

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City commission seat 3 race goes to runoff and recount

Alaijah Cross

City commission seat 3 candidates Tom Derzypolski and Talethia Edwards will need a recount. The winner of the two will face PJ Perez in a Nov. 3 runoff election.

Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 Candidate

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Tom Derzypolski kicks off Tallahassee Commission bid

Tristan Wood

Local business owner Tom Derzypolski officially launched his bid for Tallahassee City Commission with a kickoff event Tuesday evening.