Declared •
Loranne Ausley, former
state senator from the
3rd district (2020–2022) (Democratic) • Michael Foust, businessman • Jeremy Matlow, city commissioner (Democratic) • Daryl Parks, attorney and nominee for
Florida's 3rd Senate district in
2024 (Democratic)
Publicly expressed interest •
Al Lawson, former
U.S. representative from
Florida's 5th congressional district (2017–2023) (Democratic)
Disqualified • Camron Cooper, state employee
Declined • Christian Caban,
Leon County commissioner
(running for re-election) •
John E. Dailey, incumbent mayor • Rick Minor,
Leon County commissioner
(running for re-election) ==Forum==