Run for office in Tallahassee, FL.

Offices with upcoming filing dates and elections. Includes Leon County races open to Tallahassee residents.

Tallahassee has 11 municipal offices on the upcoming ballot.

Tallahassee municipal races

Office Election date Filing deadline
Tallahassee City Commission - Seat 3 Nov 3, 2026 TBD
Tallahassee City Commission - Seat 5 Nov 3, 2026 TBD
Tallahassee City Mayor Nov 3, 2026 TBD
Tallahassee City Commission - Seat 1 Nov 7, 2028 TBD
Tallahassee City Commission - Seat 2 Nov 7, 2028 TBD

About these offices

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.

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.

School board & local district races

About these offices

The Soil and Water District Board, or Water Improvement District Board, is responsible for overseeing soil and watersheds within the district, and making plans and proposals to maintain and improve their quality.

Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.

Leon County races (open to Tallahassee residents)

Office Election date Filing deadline
Leon County Court Judge - Seat 5 Nov 3, 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Leon County Commission - At Large, Group 2 Nov 3, 2026 Jun 12, 2026
Leon County Commission - District 5 Nov 3, 2026 Jun 12, 2026
Leon County Court Judge - Seat 1 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Leon County Court Judge - Seat 2 Nov 7, 2028 Apr 28, 2028
Leon County Circuit Court Clerk/Comptroller Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Leon County Commission - At Large, Group 1 Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Leon County Property Appraiser Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Leon County School Superintendent Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Leon County Sheriff Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Leon County Supervisor of Elections Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Leon County Tax Collector Nov 7, 2028 Jun 16, 2028
Leon County Court Judge - Seat 3 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030
Leon County Court Judge - Seat 4 Nov 5, 2030 Apr 26, 2030

About these offices

County Court Judges are responsible for adjudicating cases in Civil and Criminal Courts at the trial-level in certain specific areas, such as small-claims court or drug court.

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

The County Clerk and Comptroller is a joint position responsible for maintaining and protecting the county's public records and tax dollars.

The County Assessor or County Appraiser is responsible for determining the value of property within the county.

The County Superintendent of Schools is responsible for supporting elections for school district governing boards as well as working with those boards to provide needed services and resources, informing the public, and overseeing educational professional development and educational services. The County Superintendent of Schools makes decisions on consolidation, unification, overrides, and school district spending.

The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.

The County Director of Elections is responsible for organizing and managing county elections.

The County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting, investing, and disbursing taxes. Additionally, they account for the tax money or taxable property and provide budget projection services for relevant agencies.

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