Tallahassee Mayoral Election
4hParks fell from 16% to 3% in the market, keeping him well behind Ausley and Matlow as fresh reporting still frames the race around the Ausley-Matlow runoff fight.
3%13%
Democrat
Daryl Parks
Democratic candidate for Mayor in Florida
$18.8K
AUG 19, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — Tallahassee Mayoral Election
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1%chance to win
$18.8KAUG 19, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationFlorida A&M University (economics and political science)
Notable personal detailsDaryl D. Parks is a Tallahassee-based attorney and business owner who is a candidate for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 4/Mayor in 2026. He earned degrees in economics and political science from Florida A&M University and a law degree from the Florida State University College of Law. He has practiced law in Florida since 1995 and is affiliated with Parks Law, LLC and the firm Parks & Crump, LLC. He has also held leadership roles with Florida A&M University and local community organizations, and has served on state and federal judicial nominating commissions.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes economic development, lowering costs for families, and strengthening neighborhoods, and says he wants to work with businesses to attract and retain residents. The campaign materials and local news coverage describe goals for equitable economic development but do not state clear positions on tax increases, tax cuts, or specific tax policy.
Healthcare
Daryl Parks supports actions to expand local healthcare access and improve health outcomes, including early support for the proposed Tallahassee Memorial Hospital–FSU academic health center. He has longstanding involvement with community health organizations (Bond Community Health Center) and sickle cell advocacy, indicating a focus on expanding affordable, community-based care.
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Public Safety & Guns
Opposes permitless carry and supports maintaining permitting, background checks, and training requirements for firearm carry; favors common-sense gun-law changes that protect constitutional rights while preventing violent criminals from carrying guns without checks. Emphasizes earned concealed-carry permits rather than removing permitting requirements.
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AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 14, 2026
Daryl Parks is in the news as one of the main candidates in the Tallahassee mayoral race ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. The campaign has turned increasingly negative, with Parks accusing rival Jeremy Matlow’s camp of deceptive Facebook tactics and trading accusations over a controversial attack video. Recent coverage also highlights Parks in voter guides and candidate forums, where he has been discussing issues like city spending, taxes, and redevelopment.
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