It was a night of winnowing and close calls in Tallahassee. Three city races went into overtime. There was even a Senate shocker in Florida.
Journalists from the Tallahassee Democrat and USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida covered it all Tuesday night during the 2026 Primary Elections.
From instant analysis, breaking news and complete results to candidate watch parties and interviews, here is a collection of our coverage of the night.
Complete results from races: Leon and Tallahassee races | State House, Senate and Cabinet races | Congressional House and Senate races
Interviews with the local candidates
Our photojournalists Alicia Devine, Sarah Cheatham and reporter Kyla Sanford visited watch parties and candidates’ homes to get the their takes on the night. Here is a collection of those interviews.
TOP ELECTION RESULTS OF THE NIGHT
Tallahassee City Commission Seat 4 (Mayor)
Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3
Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5
Leon County School Board District 5
2nd Judicial Circuit Judge Group 7
2nd Judicial Circuit Judge Group 13
Florida Governor
U.S. Senate
U.S. House District 2
Election results are unofficial until certified.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: WHO WON IT? Tallahassee, Florida election results quick guide
Reporting by Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat
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