Political Notes: Allison Tant, Jeremy Matlow, Bernard Stevens

Allison Tant Kicks Off Final House Campaign

Allison Tant, Florida House member representing District 9, kicked off her final House campaign – due to term limits – on Monday at Food Glorious Food in Midtown. Tant first won the seat on November 3, 2020, and has subsequently been re-elected.

Tant addressed the crowd, “Thank you to the beautiful cross-section of House District 9 who helped me launch my ’26 campaign, my last election to the FL House. I’m honored by and grateful for your support.”

Matlow Targets “Wealthy Individuals”

City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow kicked off his 2026 campaign at Proof Brewing Company on Saturday telling his supporters that “wealthy individuals” rule Tallahassee.

The event, began with a performance from Mayday Parade lead singer Derek Sanders, a longtime friend of Matlow who said, “I think if there is one thing we could use a lot more in this country it’s politicians who care for and fight for the working class and not just the wealthy elite.”

Matlow followed up by saying, “Believe with me that our best days are ahead. Believe with me that we don’t have to be ruled by a handful of wealthy individuals. Believe that we can expand the arts and childhood wellness. Believe that we can combat homelessness. Believe that we can improve lives with targeted investment. Believe that Tallahassee can be the affordable shining city atop the seven hills.”

Currently also in the race for Mayor is former state senator Loranne Ausley and civil rights attorney Daryl Parks.

Bernard Stevens to Challenge Dianne Wiliams-Cox

On September 5th, Bernard Stevens filed for City Commission Seat 5, setting up a race against City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox who has filed for re-election.

Last year, Stevens’ ran for City Commission Seat 2. He faced Dot Inman-Johnson, Donna Nyack and City Commissioner Curtis Richardson. Richardson won re-election.

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6 Comments

  1. DeepStateProvocateur
    DeepStateProvocateur

    "Matlow has been in office for years and hasn’t done any of this."

    "In fact, he has contributed to making it worse with his far-left, progressive, destructive policies."

    He is consistently outvoted. How, exactly, has he been making things worse when none of his policies regarding dollars are passed?

  2. Christopher Antley
    Christopher Antley

    Regardless of who wins Tallahassee will decline with this cast of liars, fools and reprobates.

  3. News Maven
    News Maven

    Somebody needs to start a GoFundMe to buy Bill Montford four years worth of Relief Factor to convince him to throw his hat in the race.

  4. August West
    August West

    @Frank; can I have a hit of that? I don't know what you're smoking, but it must be good.

    Allison Tant thinks gender is a state of mind, our borders should be wide open, and cops are bad.

  5. Tally Patriot
    Tally Patriot

    "Matlow followed up by saying, “Believe with me that our best days are ahead. Believe with me that we don’t have to be ruled by a handful of wealthy individuals. Believe that we can expand the arts and childhood wellness. Believe that we can combat homelessness. Believe that we can improve lives with targeted investment. Believe that Tallahassee can be the affordable shining city atop the seven hills.”

    Matlow has been in office for years and hasn't done any of this. He caters directly to the wealthy. Homelessness in Tallahassee is the worst is has ever been. Tallahassee is quickly becoming unaffordable, especially houses. Matlow has done absolutely Nothing to improve the quality of living in Tallahassee. In fact, he has contributed to making it worse with his far-left, progressive, destructive policies.

  6. Frank
    Frank

    The only Democrat, right now, who has a chance to become Florida's next Governor, is Allison Tant. She is the one who can get Republican votes.

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