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2026 ELECTIONS

Orange County Supervisor of Elections takes Bannon comment about ICE patrolling poll locations during midterms “very seriously”

"All eligible voters will be able to vote without being hampered,” says Supervisor Castor Dentel.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11

Is Dan Williams’ direct democracy plan just weird enough to win?

Full Sail University professor wants constituents to drive his votes on legislation — even if he disagrees.

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ORANGE COUNTY JUDICIAL ELECTIONS

Two Orange County judicial races attract early candidates

Local attorneys challenge DeSantis-appointed county judges seeking to retain their seats.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11

Marion County field mechanic challenges Webster for Congressional seat

Mike Wilnau wants to make homes affordable, bring back American manufacturing and oust lobbying and foreign influence from politics.

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2026 ELECTIONS

D2 County Commission race heats up as Ocoee’s George Oliver III plans run

City commissioner wants to be a voice for the city he says has been “neglected by the county.”

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2026 ELECTIONS

Windermere gets new mayor, new council member, no election

Long-serving council member Andy Williams takes up the mayor's gavel while Brandi Haines retains her seat and Wine & Dine's CT Allen joins the council.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien will not seek re-election

Says he’s “excited to return to the role of “citizen.”

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ELECTIONS

New USPS postmark rule will not affect Florida mail voters, says Orange County elections supervisor

Election Day is a hard deadline for Florida elections, so postmarks don't factor into which ballots get counted.

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2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS

Libertarian candidate wants voters to have a third option in Congressional race

Ocoee's Ralph Groves has staked out positions that will appeal to both Republicans and Democrats.

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2026 OAKLAND MUNICIPAL ELECTION

McMullen to face challenger who launched recall campaign against him

For the first time in 10 years, Seat 3 has a new commissioner, Keller holds Seat 1.

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