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2026 ELECTIONS

“ I'm so happy that someone like me, a trans person, is able to gain some kind of political power”

Orange Soil and Water candidate Quinnie Perez makes history as the first transgender official to be elected in Florida.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Election Night 2026: Historic Perez Victory, Bankson Upset Highlight Election Night in Orange County

Quinnie Perez becomes Florida’s first openly transgender elected official, Democrat Jarod Fox unseats Republican Doug Bankson, Tiffany Moore Russell clinches the mayor’s race.

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2026 ELECTIONS

How Florida will count and verify votes for the November election

Florida has a rigorous standard that all counties have to work with.

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GOVERNENT

Ocoee backs Sons of Confederate Veterans group’s bid for Wreaths Across America proclamation

One commissioner said they were unaware of the group's connection to Sons of Confederate Veterans until after they'd consented to the proclamation.

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