Chatham Morgan, John Stephens III and Rodney Braden won the three open Destin City Council seats in a four-candidate race, according to unofficial results.
Destin voters could choose up to three candidates. According to unofficial results from the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections:
Chatham Morgan: 3,557 votes (31.76%)
John Stephens III: 2,963 (26.45%)
Rodney Braden: 2,490 (22.23%)
Ross A. Haynes: 2,191 (19.56%)
Braden finished 299 votes ahead of Haynes for the third seat.
Results are unofficial until certified by the county canvassing board.
Election 2026: Okaloosa County Results
In the directory: Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections, Emerald Coast Connected
Written and reported by Emerald Coast Connected.