TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A new candidate has filed for Florida\u2019s second congressional seat, according to a press release.<\/p>\n
Brice Barnes, a Tallahassee mom, is throwing her hat in the ring for Neal Dunn\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n
Whether I\u2019m at my kids\u2019 practices or on a parent text chain, the conversation is always the same. Our dollars aren\u2019t stretching as far as they once did. From the rising cost of groceries and gas to the skyrocketing price of insurance and healthcare, the pressure on working households is real. Washington is full of people who talk, but North Florida deserves a leader who actually knows how to get things done.<\/p>\n
Democratic candidates in the race include Yen Bailey, Amanda Marie Green and Nic Zateslo.<\/p>\n
As of Thursday afternoon, seven republicans<\/a> have filed for the seat.<\/p>\n Florida Politics:<\/p>\n Barnes said she has been a lifelong advocate for families and recently served as President and Board Chair of Independence Landing, an affordable Housing community for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n The local mother said the second district seat is a major opportunity to build \u201cthe kind of leadership that prioritizes North Florida families over Washington politics.\u201d<\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n