Tallahassee Mayoral Election
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AUG 19, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundCity commissioner
EducationFlorida State University
Notable personal detailsJeremy Matlow is a Tallahassee city commissioner (Seat 3), first elected in 2018. He is a small-business owner and co-founder of Gaines Street Pies and has been involved in downtown revitalization efforts, including leadership with the Gaines Street Community Association. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife Sarah and their two sons, Ethan and Declan.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Jeremy Matlow has opposed recent local property tax increases and has said the city should prioritize finding budget savings rather than turning quickly to tax hikes. He frames city fiscal policy around controlling spending and protecting residents from higher taxes.
Healthcare
Jeremy Matlow, as a Tallahassee city commissioner and mayoral candidate, has publicly opposed the proposed transfer/partnership between Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and Florida State University, raising concerns about the process and potential impacts on local access to care. His public positions focus on the local hospital transaction and community control rather than explicit endorsements of broader state or national healthcare policies such as Medicare for All, ACA expansions, or market-based reforms.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports access to abortion and has voted in favor of a city resolution affirming a woman’s right to choose and backing legislative efforts to protect reproductive health care. He has promoted pro-choice messaging through local political activity and his allied committee.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting Tallahassee’s tree canopy, parks, springs and other natural spaces and includes renewable/green-energy-aligned endorsements and support in his campaign. Campaign materials emphasize environmental protections for local nature and quality of life while outside progressive/environmental groups have funded his political committees to advance renewable-energy transitions. His record and endorsements indicate support for moderate clean-energy policies rather than rejection of fossil-fuel transition measures.
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