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2028 Orlando mayoral election

Election Date:November 7, 2028Register by:October 7, 2028
Current holder:Buddy Dyer(Democratic)

The 2028 Orlando mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Orlando, Florida. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.

About This Race

The 2028 Orlando mayoral election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect the mayor of Orlando, Florida. This municipal election will determine the city's chief executive for a four-year term, overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 7, 2028
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2028
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2028
Early Voting Ends
November 5, 2028

How to Vote

Florida residents can register to vote online through the Florida Division of Elections website, by mail, or in person at county Supervisor of Elections offices. Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID at the polls; early voting and vote-by-mail options are available for the Orlando municipal election.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Buddy Dyer

Mayor of Orlando

Biography

Incumbent Mayor Buddy Dyer has served Orlando since 2003, overseeing major infrastructure projects, economic development initiatives, and hurricane recovery efforts. He is seeking re-election to continue his work on transportation, affordable housing, and sustainability.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Rae Jean

Mayor of Orlando

Biography

Rae Jean is a small business owner and community advocate running on a platform of public safety, fiscal responsibility, and neighborhood empowerment. She aims to bring private-sector experience to city hall to address crime and economic opportunity.

Campaign Website

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