On August 23, the Leon County Canvassing Board completed the machine recount of the City Commission, Seat 3 race. The Canvassing Board determined that there will be a manual recount in the race, as a candidate won or was eliminated by a margin of less than ¼ of one percent. Results of the machine recount can be viewed here.
The manual recount will commence at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 24. The recount will be held at the Leon County Elections Center at 2990-1 Apalachee Parkway.
Canvassing Board meetings and activity, including recounts, are open to the public. For further information or special accommodations, contact us at (850) 606-8683 or Vote@LeonVotes.gov.
The Canvassing Board intends to complete all remaining business for the 2026 Primary Election on Monday, August 24. If so, the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 25 will be cancelled.
Additional information regarding Canvassing Board activity, including pre-scheduled dates and times of any potential recounts, can be found on the full schedule for the 2026 Primary Election.