A new St. Pete Polls survey suggests the race for Tallahassee mayor remains highly competitive, with former state Sen. Loranne Ausley holding a narrow lead over City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow.
The poll results were first reported by FloridaPolitics.com.
In a four-candidate ballot test, Ausley received 29% support, while Matlow followed closely at 24%, a five-point difference that falls within the poll’s stated margin of error. Attorney Daryl Parks placed third at 14%, and businessman Michael Shawn Foust trailed with 3%.
The survey also found that 31% of likely voters remain undecided, leaving the contest far from settled as the campaign continues.
The poll highlights a pronounced generational divide among voters. Matlow leads among voters younger than 30, while Ausley enjoys overwhelming support among the oldest voters. Nearly 47% of respondents age 70 and older backed Ausley, giving her a commanding advantage with that demographic.
With nearly one-third of voters still undecided, the race remains fluid heading toward the primary election. If no candidate gets over 50% in the primary, the top two vote getters will face off in November.
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