A coalition of six local news organizations joining forces to provide deeper, community-centered reporting on issues that matter most to the region.

The Capital Region News Collaborative is partnering with the League of Women Voters Tallahassee (LWVT) to host primary and general election Candidate Forums. The Collaboration is building on the success of previous forums produced in partnership with the LWVT, the Tallahassee Democrat, and WFSU Public Media.

Expanding the news organizations participating in the Candidate Forums will increase opportunities for citizens in the region to hear directly from candidates.

The Candidate Forums will be streamed live by the Collaborative partners and available on their websites and YouTube channels for future viewing.

Here is a list of the upcoming primary Candidate Forums:

Wednesday, 6/17/26

  • 11A-12P – 2nd Judicial Circuit Judge Group 7, Candidates: Stephanie A. Cager, Jason Jones.
  • ·1P-2:30P – Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5, Candidates: Tiffany Hill, Dot Inman-Johnson, Bernard Michael Stevens II, Diane Williams-Cox

Thursday, 6/18/26

  • 11A-12P – 2nd Judicial Circuit Judge Group 13, Candidates: Rashad Green, J. Lee Marsh
  • 1P-2:30P – Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3, Candidates: Darryl M. Alfred, Jr., Tom Derzypolski, Talethia Edwards, Maxwell “max” Herrle, Alexander Moore, PJ Perez, Norm Roche

Tuesday, 6/23/26

  • 11A-12P – Leon County School Board District 5, Candidates: Marcus Bernard Nicolas, James G. Reilly, Jr.
  • 1P-2:30P – Tallahassee City Commission Seat 4 (Mayor), Candidates: Loranne Elizabeth Ausley, Michael Shawn Foust, Jeremy Matlow, Daryl Parks

If you have a question for a candidate, submit your question to one of the

Collaborative Partners [add contact info]. Early voting begins August 8th and ends August 16th. Election Day is August 18th. If you need additional information regarding voting, contact the Leon County Supervisor of Elections at 850-606-8683 or email Vote@LeonVotes.gov

The Capital Region News Collaborative is made possible through Press Forward North Florida, an initiative of The Community Foundation of North Florida. Press Forward North Florida brings together journalists, nonprofit leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to identify local information needs and co-create sustainable solutions that enhance civic engagement and strengthen trusted local news for years to come.