Tallahassee City Mayor
Tallahassee, FL
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
John Dailey
Nonpartisan
In office since January 2023
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
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