Orange County Elections

As Donald Trump campaigns in Florida, election forecasters warn of shifting GOP dynamics. Central Florida voters face changing trends that could impact local and national races.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries promises Democratic efforts to reduce inflation and healthcare costs, but achieving these goals may require difficult negotiations with President Donald Trump if he wins re-election.

New polls from major outlets reveal shifting national support for Donald Trump, influencing political dynamics and voter sentiment across Central Florida ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Central Florida voters have begun submitting mail-in ballots for the 2026 midterms. Orange County officials provide clear guidelines on deadlines, signatures, and tracking to ensure votes are counted.

Jack Smith defends his office's handling of Trump probes during a heated Senate hearing, influencing political discourse in Central Florida ahead of midterms.

Former President Trump's extreme endgame comments on Iran spark debate in Orlando, impacting local politics, tourism economics, and community discussions across Central Florida.

Florida charges 20 individuals, mostly noncitizens who falsely claimed U.S. citizenship to register, marking a major election integrity enforcement effort across Central Florida.

Republican candidates face significant challenges from President Trump's low approval ratings as the midterm campaign enters its final phase, threatening legislative control.

A federal judge in Orlando has allowed strict Trump administration mail-in ballot rules to proceed, rejecting immediate injunctions from civil rights groups concerned about voter disenfranchisement.

The US Supreme Court has temporarily upheld executive orders restricting mail-in voting, prompting mixed reactions from Orlando and Central Florida lawmakers. While the ruling does not determine final legality, it creates immediate challenges for local election administration.

Central Florida politicians from both parties condemn antisemitic attacks against a Jewish House member in the Republican primary, sparking calls for respectful political discourse.

The Orlando chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is proceeding with a controversial event on Gaza, defying national pressure from moderate Democrats to cancel similar gatherings due to ideological clashes.