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Monroe County, Florida

Key West City Commission, District V

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.

Florida › Monroe County › Key West City Commission, District V

Decided at the 2026 primary: Chris Massicotte won the seat

August 18 result: Chris Massicotte won outright with 57.02 percent over Gregory Sullivan, per the Supervisor of Elections' official results, for this open seat after appointed interim Commissioner Greg Veliz did not file; this nonpartisan race will not appear on the November 3 ballot.

Winner

Chris Massicotte

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Push for clear, accountable decision-making at City Hall
  • Support affordable housing and infrastructure investment
  • Protect water quality and the character of the island

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Massicotte is a community leader and former political consultant who serves as president of Keys Last Stand, per his campaign site. He moved to Key West in 2017 and has advocated for smarter growth and environmental protection, per the same source.

Also ran in the primary

Gregory Sullivan

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Expand the city's youth summer employment program
  • Focus on practical maintenance that improves everyday city services

Per the campaign coverage ().

Biography

Greg Sullivan is the senior district manager for WM (Waste Management), which handles Key West's trash and recycling collection, per city and local coverage. He has served on the Key West Chamber of Commerce board, per the same coverage.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Key West City Commission, District V in 2026?

The Key West City Commission, District V race was decided at the 2026 primary - Chris Massicotte won the seat - and does not appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. 2 candidates were on the primary ballot: Chris Massicotte and Gregory Sullivan. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Key West City Commission, District V 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.

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Candidate roster from official Monroe County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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