Leon County, Florida

Leon County Commission District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Leon County Commission District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David T. Hawkins and David T. O'Keefe. Candidate information follows official Leon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

This race was not on the August 18 primary ballot: David T. Hawkins and David T. O'Keefe meet on the November 3 general ballot, per the Supervisor of Elections' official primary results, which do not list it.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, David T. O'Keefe, is on the ballot.

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David T. Hawkins

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Make Leon County safer with simple, logical solutions instead of unnecessary spending on over-budget projects
Listen to constituents and implement the changes they request

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hawkins is a state employee of 36 years and a Tallahassee resident of nearly 60 years, per the campaign site. Hawkins describes coming from a blue-collar background with hands-on problem-solving experience, per the campaign site.

Campaign finance

$28,180 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

David T. O'Keefe

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities

Expand affordable rental housing via the county's GAP financing program
Responsible growth, infill over sprawl
Budget transparency and accountability, including Blueprint cost oversight

Per the campaign site.

Biography

O'Keefe is a CPA and sitting Leon County commissioner for District 5, per the campaign site. During his first term he championed a GAP financing program for low-income families and expanded accessory dwelling unit eligibility, per the campaign site.

Campaign finance

$31,328 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Leon County Commission District 5 in 2026?

When is the Leon County Commission District 5 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Leon County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Leon County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3 Tallahassee Mayor (Seat 4)Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5 See all 8 Leon County races

Candidate profiles

David T. Hawkins, full profile David T. O'Keefe, full profile Official Florida election office