Leon County, Florida

Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5

2 candidates are tracked for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Dot Inman-Johnson and Dianne Williams-Cox. Candidate information follows official Leon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 18 result: incumbent Dianne Williams-Cox (39.7 percent) and Dot Inman-Johnson (36.7 percent) advance to the November 3 runoff, per the Supervisor of Elections' unofficial results.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. The sitting officeholder, Dianne Williams-Cox, is on the ballot.

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Dot Inman-Johnson

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Responsible growth with careful management of taxpayer dollars
Listening to residents and neighborhoods
Small business support and financial stability for residents

Per Tallahassee Reports' race preview.

Biography

Inman-Johnson previously served eight years on the Tallahassee City Commission, including two terms as Mayor, per the campaign site. Inman-Johnson was the first Black woman to hold either office, per the campaign site.

Campaign finance

$25,345 raised · county campaign-finance filings

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Dianne Williams-Cox

Nonpartisan Incumbent

Top priorities

Strategic economic development and small business support
Youth programs and neighborhood safety
Infrastructure improvements with fiscal balance

Per Tallahassee Reports' forum coverage.

Biography

Dianne Williams-Cox is the incumbent Seat 5 commissioner seeking a third term, first elected in 2018; a FAMU graduate with an MBA who owns DWC Management Consulting Services, per the city's official leadership page.

Campaign finance

$81,515 raised · county campaign-finance filings

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5 in 2026?

When is the Tallahassee City Commission Seat 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

Leon County Commission At-Large, Group 2 Leon County Commission District 3 Leon County Commission District 5 See all 8 Leon County races

Candidate profiles

Dot Inman-Johnson, full profile Dianne Williams-Cox, full profile Official Florida election office