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Mayor of Orange County
Chris Messina

Chris Messina is running for election to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to represent Mayor in Florida. Messina advanced from the primary on August 18, 2026. Chris Messina earned a high school diploma from Saint Joseph Preparatory School.

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Campaign priorities: “BUILD A STRONGER ECONOMY Chris will work to attract high-paying technology and space jobs, champion a future Space Force Academy in Central Florida, and bring new investment and innovation to our community.”
Tiffany Moore Russell

Tiffany Moore Russell is running for election to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to represent Mayor in Florida. Russell advanced from the primary on August 18, 2026. Russell (Democratic Party) was the Orange County Clerk of the Courts in Florida. Russell left office on August 31, 2026.

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Background & approach: “I am Tiffany Moore Russell, a lifelong Orange County resident, attorney, and dedicated public servant running for Orange County Mayor to build a safer, more affordable, and more prosperous future for every resident.”
Campaign priorities: “I will expand the workforce and affordable housing through public-private partnerships, preserve existing affordable housing, encourage mixed-income development, and coordinate with our municipalities to increase housing options while protecting neighborhoods.”
Policy focus: “Turning my vision into reality for Orange County is what I am passionate about.”
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Temika Hampton-Johnson

Temika Hampton-Johnson is running for election for judge of the Florida 9th Circuit Court. Hampton-Johnson is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Hampton-Johnson advanced from the primary on August 18, 2026. Hampton-Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Temika Hampton-Johnson served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1997 to 2004. Hampton-Johnson earned a high school diploma from Bradford High School, a bachelor's degree from Stetson University in 2001, a graduate degree from Stetson University in 2002, and a law degree from the Florida A&M University College of Law in 2013. Hampton-Johnson's career e

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Campaign priorities: “My promise to voters is simple: I will enter every courtroom with an open mind, free from political influence or personal bias, deciding every matter solely on the facts, evidence, and binding precedent.”
Policy focus: “However, when it comes to the administration of justice and the court system itself, I am deeply passionate about two areas: improving access to the courts and restoring public trust in the judiciary.”
Charles Hart

Charles Hart is running for election for judge of the Florida 9th Circuit Court. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the primary on August 18, 2026. Hart completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Charles Hart earned a high school diploma from Matthew C. Perry High School. He earned a law degree from the University of Florida in 2007. His career experience includes working as an attorney at law. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Background & approach: “I am a Florida attorney, small-business owner, and longtime member of the Central Florida community.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I will approach every case with an open mind, carefully consider the facts and the law, and apply the law fairly and consistently without fear or favor.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “My responsibility as a judge would not be to advance a personal policy agenda, but to listen carefully, follow the law, and decide each case fairly and impartially based upon the facts and the law without fear or favor.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District District 1Quinnie Perez vs. Vicente Perez Carreno vs. Doug Sahr
Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District District 3Chuck Drake vs. Erik Melear vs. José Rodriguez vs. Kassanndra Santiago
Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District District 5Zack Green vs. Jimm Middleton
Vista Lakes Community Development District Board Seat 3Bennie Hichez vs. Frank J. Sebestyen
Orange County Public Schools school board District 3Diana Moore vs. Susanne Marie Pena

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