Tallahassee City Commission – Seat 5

Seat 5, Tallahassee, FL

City Nonpartisan

Current Incumbent

Dianne Williams-Cox

Nonpartisan

In office since January 2023

Next Election

Nov 3, 2026

Term Length

4 years

Number of Seats

1

About this position

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Eligibility requirements

  • Must be a registered voter
  • Must be a resident of the district
  • Candidate must be a qualified elector of the city.

Filing information

Elections office

PO Box 8600, Tallahassee, FL 32314

Phone: 850-606-8683

Fee & signature requirements

Filing fee is 1% of position salary; signature requirement is 500.

Filing instructions

Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.

Primary Type Top-Two
Primary Date Aug 18, 2026
Primary Filing Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
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