Michael Foust
Michael Foust
$14.4K
AUG 19, 2026
General Election
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1%chance to win
$14.4KAUG 19, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleInformation technology professional
Political ideologyNonpartisan
GenderMale
LocationFlorida
BackgroundInformation technology professional
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EducationFlorida State University
Notable personal detailsMichael Shawn Foust is a candidate for Tallahassee City Commission Seat 4 (Mayor) in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked in information technology and has experience with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He has also described himself as a small business owner and IT service management professional and has lived in Tallahassee for over 20 years after attending Florida State University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes broad property tax increases and emphasizes protecting taxpayers from excessive tax burdens while stewarding city assets carefully. He favors using existing oversight and transparency tools, selling underutilized assets only when appropriate, and prioritizing fiscal responsibility and efficient use of resources.
Healthcare
Opposes the transfer of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) to FSU Health and calls for pausing the transfer until more information is available. There are no clear public statements in the cited campaign/interview coverage outlining a broader or systematic healthcare policy (e.g., positions on Medicaid, Medicare expansion, ACA, or universal coverage).
Latest News
Michael Foust is running in the four-candidate Tallahassee mayoral race, which is now heading toward the Aug. 18 primary. Recent coverage has focused on voter guides, election logistics, and candidate forums rather than any result. Foust has also appeared in campaign forums where candidates discussed issues like city spending, taxes, immigration enforcement, and transgender issues.
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