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2026 ELECTIONS

2026 Orange County, Primary races set

Here's who's on the Republican and Democratic primary ballots for the West Orange County races VoxPopuli is watching, plus the countywide races that will also be decided on Aug. 18.

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LEGISLATION

How will the new anti-DEI law impact West Orange municipalities?

Ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027, effective date, city officials are parsing the new law to figure out which events and activities can continue and which need to be cut.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Barbie Harden Hall ends campaign for Congress, citing illness

Announcement takes supporters, opponents by surprise.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Oliver’s early campaign signs violate Apopka, Ocoee ordinances

“I might have put them out a little soon,” says D2 Orange County Commission candidate.

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2026 Elections

Jane’t Buford-Johnson makes another play for House District 41

This time, the Democrat challenger is running a more disciplined, organized campaign.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Three county elections supervisors get real about safety and security ahead of 2026 midterm elections

Managing the possibility of ICE agents or other armed individuals at the polls and protecting voters and poll workers from harassment are all part of security plans for this year's elections, say elections supervisors.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Orange County Mayoral candidates highlight affordability, transportation and jobs as top priorities in Pine Hills forum

Four Democrats and one Republican turned out for the second candidates forum in the race to succeed term-limited Jerry L. Demings.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Chief of staff to county commissioner? Wes Hodge joins the District 2 race

Hodge is hoping to parlay his behind-the-scenes experience working for three county commissioners into a seat on the board for himself.

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OOPS!

Governor’s Office distributes redistricting map labeled “Gulf of Mexico”

Whatever else may be said about the new map, it's counter to Florida statutes for renaming the Gulf.

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