Get Ready to Vote: Orange County Supervisor of Elections Encourages Voter Readiness ahead of Special Elections
- Glen Providence
- 15 minutes ago
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Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel is urging voters to make a plan to vote this summer, as two key Special Elections approach for Florida Senate District 15 and House District 40.
The elections will fill vacancies left in the Florida Legislature, and Dentel is encouraging residents to stay informed about the deadlines and voting options available. “Roughly a third of Orange County voters live in these districts,” Dentel said. “It’s crucial that voters mark their calendars and plan ahead so they don’t miss the opportunity to have their voices heard.”
Two Special Elections have been scheduled following the unfortunate death of State Senator Geraldine Thompson in February. Representative LaVon Bracy Davis is running to fill Thompson’s Senate District 15 seat. To do so, she resigned from her House District 40 seat, creating a second vacancy.
In the Democratic Primary for the Senate seat, Bracy Davis is facing a crowded field that includes her brother, former State Senator Randolph Bracy, former U.S. Representative Alan Grayson, and Coretta Anthony-Smith. Willie Montague is the GOP candidate and will advance to the General Election.
The race to fill Bracy Davis’ former House seat pits former Representative Travaris McCurdy against RaShon Young, who previously served as Bracy Davis’ Chief of Staff, in the Democratic Primary. The winner will go on to face Tuan Le in the General Election.
Important Election Dates
Special Primary Election
- Vote-by-Mail Request Deadline: June 12, 2025
- Early Voting: June 14–22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Election Day: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Special General Election
- Registration Deadline: August 4, 2025
- Vote-by-Mail Request Deadline: August 21, 2025
- Early Voting: August 23–31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Election Day: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Where to Vote Early
Early voting will be available at multiple locations across Orange County, including the Supervisor of Elections Office , 119 W. Kaley St; West Oaks Library , 1821 E. Silver Star Road in Ocoee; Apopka Community Center, 519 S Central Ave, in Apopka; and the Eatonville Town Hall , 307 E. Kennedy Blvd. in Eatonville. On Election Day, voters must cast their ballots at their assigned precincts, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote-by-Mail Information
Voters wishing to vote by mail must request a ballot by the posted deadlines. Ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Stay Informed Residents can verify their district, check their registration status, or request a vote-by-mail ballot by visiting the Orange County Supervisor of Elections website at www.ocfelections.com or calling (407) 836-VOTE (8683).
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