Election Dates for Mayor and Commissioner Districts 2, 4, 6
- General Election: November 7, 2023
- Run-Off Election (if necessary): December 5, 2023
If you are interested in running for a City of Orlando office, please visit the Register as a Candidate page for further information.
After December 31, 2022, all vote-by-mail requests expired. If you would like to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the upcoming Municipal Elections or any other elections through the 2024 election cycle, you will have to submit a new vote-by-mail request through the Orange County Supervisor of Elections.
City Clerk's Office
Phone: 407.246.2251
400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Visit the Orange County Supervisor of Elections website to:
After December 31, 2022, all vote-by-mail requests expired. If you would like to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the upcoming Municipal Elections or any other elections through the 2024 election cycle, you will have to submit a new vote-by-mail request through the Orange County Supervisor of Elections.
The City of Orlando uses Easy Campaign Finance Portal for the recording and reporting of Campaign Finance Activity.
For more information about county, state or national elections, visit the Orange County Supervisor of Elections.
2023 Election Calendar of Reporting Dates
Campaign Treasurer Reports (DS-DE 12, DS-DE 13, DS-DE 14)
Monthly Reports
Cover Period
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Report Type
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Due Date
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12/1/22 – 12/31/22
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M12
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1/10/2023
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1/1/23 – 1/31/23
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M1
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2/10/2023
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2/1/23 – 2/28/23
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M2
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3/10/2023
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3/1/23 – 3/31/23
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M3
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4/10/2023
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4/1/23 – 4/30/23
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M4
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5/10/2023
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5/1/23 – 5/31/23
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M5
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6/12/2023
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6/1/23 – 6/30/23
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M6
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7/10/2023
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7/1/23 – 7/31/23
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M7
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8/10/2023
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8/1/23 – 8/31/23
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M8
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9/11/2023
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9/1/23 – 9/30/23
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M9
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10/10/2023
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10/1/23 – 10/6/23
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G1
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10/13/2023
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10/7/23 – 10/20/23
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G2
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10/27/2023
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10/21/23 – 11/2/23
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G3
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11/3/2023
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Run-Off Reports
Cover Period
|
Report Type
|
Due Date
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11/3/23 – 11/17/23
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R1
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11/24/2023
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11/18/23 – 11/30/23
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R2
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12/1/2023
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Termination Reports
Cover Period
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Report Type
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Due Date
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9/1/23 – 12/13/2023
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TRQ
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12/13/2023*
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Last reported date to TRU report date
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TRU
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90 days after become unopposed
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Last reported date to TRW report date
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TRW
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90 days after withdraw
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11/3/23 – 2/5/2024
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TRG
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2/5/2024**
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12/1/23 – 3/5/2024
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TRR
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3/5/2024***
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*90 days from end of qualifying (candidate unopposed at end of qualifying period)
**90 days from election (all candidates, unless in run-off election)
***90 days from run-off (if necessary)
Above run-off dates were based on a December 5 date. Thanksgiving is November 23.
Challenging Vote by Mail Ballots
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 101.6104 and Florida Statutes 101.68(2)(c)4, if any elector or candidate present believes that a vote by mail ballot is illegal due to a defect apparent on the voter’s certificate, he or she may, at any time before the ballot is removed from the envelope, file with the canvassing board a protest against the canvass of that ballot, specifying the precinct, the ballot, and the reason he or she believes the ballot to be illegal. A challenge based upon a defect in the voter’s certificate may not be accepted after the ballot has been removed from the mailing envelope.
Dates below are subject to change, please check back for any updates to the timeline.
Date |
Task |
Prior to:
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opening a campaign account,
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accepting contributions or making expenditures,
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filing Notice of Intent to Collect Petitions
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Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates – Form DS-DE 9
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Within 10 days of filing Form DS-DE 9
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Statement of Candidate – Form DS-DE 84
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May 31, 2023
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Candidates may file Notice of Intent to Collect Petitions (City Code Sec. 21.07-3)
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August 11, 2023
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Alternative Method Petitions due (prior to noon of the 28th day preceding the first day of the qualifying period) (FS 99.095 (3))
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August 25, 2023
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Canvassing Board Organizational Meeting – 9:30 a.m. Nona Conference Room
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September 8 – September 14, 2023
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Qualifying 12:00 Noon September 8 - 12:00 Noon September 14, 2023
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October 10, 2023
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Book closing (29 days prior to November 7 Election, Federal Holiday on October 9)
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October 16, 2023
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Poll Watchers Designation – Form DS-DE 125 due noon for Early Voting sites
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October 24, 2023
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Poll Watchers Designation – Form DS-DE 125 due noon for Election Day sites
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October 26, 2023
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Public Viewing of Vote By Mail Ballots – 8:00am – 9:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL (FS 101.68 (2)(a))
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October 26, 2023
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City of Orlando Canvassing Board convenes to conduct a Public Test of Voter Tabulation Equipment for the November 7, 2023 Election – 10:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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October 28, 2023
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Deadline to request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot to be mailed (FS 101.62(2)) no later than 5:00pm
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October 30 – November 5, 2023
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Early Voting Begins, Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm; Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm.; Sunday from 11:00am – 3:00pm @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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November 1, 2023
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Public Viewing of Vote By Mail Ballots – 8:00am – 9:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL (FS 101.68 (2)(a))
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November 1, 2023
|
City of Orlando Canvassing Board convenes – 11:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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November 2, 2023 |
Last day for candidates to accept campaign contributions |
November 6, 2023 |
Book closing for Run-Off (29 days prior to December 5 Run-Off Election) |
November 7, 2023
|
ELECTION DAY – Mayor and Districts 2, 4 & 6
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November 7, 2023
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Public Viewing of Vote By Mail Ballots – 8:00am – 9:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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November 7, 2023
|
City of Orlando Canvassing Board convenes – 4:00pm @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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November 10, 2023
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City of Orlando Canvassing Board convenes to certify the November 7, 2023 election and conduct a Post-Election Audit 9:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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November 17, 2023
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City of Orlando Canvassing Board convenes to conduct a Public Test of Voter Tabulation Equipment for the December 5, 2023 Run-Off Election – 10:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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November 27 – December 3, 2023
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Early Voting Begins, Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm; Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm.; Sunday from 11:00am – 3:00pm @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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November 30, 2023 |
Last day for Run-Off candidates to accept campaign contributions |
December 5, 2023
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RUN-OFF ELECTION DAY
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December 5, 2023
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Public Viewing of Vote By Mail Ballots – 8:00am – 9:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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December 5, 2023
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City of Orlando Canvassing Board convenes – 4:00pm @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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December 8, 2023
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City of Orlando Canvassing Board convenes to certify Run-Off Election and conduct a Post-Election Audit – 9:00am @ Supervisor of Elections Office, 119 W. Kaley Street, Orlando, FL
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January 8, 2024
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Candidates take office (2nd Monday in January)
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Florida Division of Elections
Common Election Forms
The information provided is intended as a quick reference guide only. Chapters 97 to 106, Florida Statutes, the Constitution of the State of Florida, Division of Elections’ opinions and rules, Attorney General Opinions, the City of Orlando Charter and ordinances, and other sources should be reviewed in their entirety for complete information regarding campaign financing and qualifying. All forms and publications are available on the Division of Elections’ website at: http://dos.myflorida.com/elections. If you are running for office, it is your responsibility to become acquainted with relevant Florida and City election laws that might have a bearing on your campaign or qualification to run for office.
See Orlando City Charter Section 1-1 Requirements for Qualification as a Candidate for Mayor or City Commissioner
The information provided is intended as a quick reference guide only. Chapters 97 to 106, Florida Statutes, the Constitution of the State of Florida, Division of Elections’ opinions and rules, Attorney General Opinions, the City of Orlando Charter and ordinances, and other sources should be reviewed in their entirety for complete information regarding campaign financing and qualifying. All forms and publications are available on the Division of Elections’ website at:
http://dos.myflorida.com/elections.
If you are running for office, it is your responsibility to become acquainted with relevant Florida and City election laws that might have a bearing on your campaign or qualification to run for office. Some, but not all of the items you will need, during the qualifying period for the City of Orlando Election are:
- Appt. of Campaign Treasurer & Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9)
- Statement of Candidate (DS-DE 84)
- Candidate Oath (DS-DE 302NP)
- Affidavit of Nickname (if applicable)
- Statement of Financial Interest Form (Form 1)
- Voter Registration Card OR Certificate from Supervisor of Elections (make 1 copy)
- Florida Driver’s License – picture ID (make 2 copies)
- Proof of Residency with the following:
- Homestead Exemption document OR Residential Property Lease (and contact number for Lessor/Landlord)
- Utility Bills (12 months which reflect usage of utilities at a level indicating actual residence)
- Or other documentation that shows intention to be a bona fide resident at their qualifying address:
- (make 1 copy of each)
- Qualifying fee:
- 3% is due OR
- Waiver of 2% if qualified by Alternative Method
- Notice of Intent to Collect Petitions was filed AND
- Petition Certification from Supervisor of Elections received for required number of Petitions
- Waiver of 1% if filed Affidavit of Financial Hardship
- Check from the Campaign account made payable to the City of Orlando (make 1 copy of check)
- Sworn Statement of Qualification
- Requirements for Qualification form with the authorization to verify signed by Candidate
The information provided is intended as a quick reference guide only. Chapters 97 to 106, Florida Statutes, the Constitution of the State of Florida, Division of Elections’ opinions and rules, Attorney General Opinions, the City of Orlando Charter and ordinances, and other sources should be reviewed in their entirety for complete information regarding campaign financing and qualifying. All forms and publications are available on the Division of Elections’ website at: http://dos.myflorida.com/elections. If you are running for office, it is your responsibility to become acquainted with relevant Florida and City election laws that might have a bearing on your campaign or qualification to run for office.
Year |
Race |
Name |
Status |
Winner |
2021 |
District 1 |
Jim Gray |
Qualified |
Winner |
2021 |
District 1 |
Sunshine L. Grund |
Qualified |
|
2021 |
District 1 |
Bill Moore |
Qualified |
|
2021 |
District 3 |
Robert F. Stuart |
Qualified |
Winner |
2021 |
District 3 |
Samuel Chambers |
Qualified |
|
2021 |
District 3 |
Nicolette Fariello Springer |
Qualified |
|
2021 |
District 3 |
Martin "Leigh Shannon" Fugate |
Not Qualified |
|
2021 |
District 5 |
Regina I. Hill |
Qualified |
Winner |
2021 |
District 5 |
Shaniqua "Shan" Rose |
Qualified |
|
2019 |
Mayor |
Buddy Dyer |
Qualified |
Winner |
2019 |
Mayor |
Samuel B. Ings |
Qualified |
|
2019 |
Mayor |
Aretha Simons |
Qualified |
|
2019 |
Mayor |
Shantele Bennett |
Not Qualified |
|
2019 |
Mayor |
Jentri Casaberry |
Withdrew |
|
2019 |
District 2 |
Tony Ortiz |
Qualified |
Winner |
2019 |
District 4 |
Patty Sheehan |
Qualified |
Winner |
2019 |
District 4 |
Corey DeVogel |
Withdrew |
|
2019 |
District 6 |
Bakari Burns |
Qualified |
Winner |
2019 |
District 6 |
Lawanna Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2019 |
District 6 |
Gary Siplin |
Qualified |
|
2019 |
District 6 |
Vicki-Elaine Felder |
Withdrew |
|
2017 |
District 1 |
Jim Gray |
Qualified |
Winner |
2017 |
Disrtict 1 |
Sunshine Grund |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 1 |
Tom Keen |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 3 |
Robert F. Stuart |
Qualified |
Winner |
2017 |
District 3 |
Asima Azam |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Regina I. Hill |
Qualified |
Winner |
2017 |
District 5 |
Jibreel R. Ali |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Ericka Dunlap |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Sarah A. Elbadri |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Betty Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Cynthia Harris |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Ondria James |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Darryl B. Sheppard |
Qualified |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Stovelleo Stovall |
Withdrew |
|
2017 |
District 5 |
Latasha Wright |
Withdrew |
|
2015 |
Mayor |
Buddy Dyer |
Qualified |
Winner |
2015 |
Mayor |
Sunshine Linda-Marie Grund |
Qualified |
|
2015 |
Mayor |
Paul Paulson |
Qualified |
|
2015 |
District 2 |
Tony Ortiz |
Qualified |
Winner |
2015 |
District 4 |
Patty Sheehan |
Qualified |
Winner |
2015 |
District 4 |
Aretha J. Olivarez |
Qualified |
|
2015 |
District 4 |
Randy Ross |
Qualified |
|
2015 |
District 6 |
Samuel B. Ings |
Qualified |
Winner |
2015 |
District 6 |
Nathan Chambers |
Qualified |
|
2015 |
District 6 |
Lawanna Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2015 |
District 6 |
Marcus Robinson |
Qualified |
|
2015 |
District 6 |
Ka'Juel Washington |
Qualified |
|
2014 |
District 1 |
Jim Gray |
Qualified |
Winner |
2014 |
District 3 |
Robert F. Stuart |
Qualified |
Winner |
2014 |
District 5 |
Regina I. Hill |
Qualified |
Winner |
2014 |
District 5 |
Cynthia Harris |
Qualified |
|
2014 |
District 5 |
Edward "Juan" Lynum |
Qualified |
|
2014 |
District 5 |
Daisy W. Lynum |
Qualified/Withdrew |
|
2012 |
Mayor |
Buddy Dyer |
Qualified |
Winner |
2012 |
Mayor |
Mike Cantone |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
Mayor |
Phil Diamond |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
Mayor |
Ken Mulvaney |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
Mayor |
Linda Grund |
Not Qualified |
|
2012 |
District 1 |
Jim Gray |
Qualified |
Winner |
2012 |
District 1 |
Randy Ross |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
District 1 |
Steve Rayle |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
District 1 |
Chase Smith |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
District 2 |
Tony Ortiz |
Qualified |
Winner |
2012 |
District 2 |
Vienna Avelares |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
District 4 |
Patty Sheehan |
Qualified |
Winner |
2012 |
District 4 |
Aretha Janine Olivarez |
Qualified |
|
2012 |
District 4 |
Bruce Eric Shawen |
Not Qualified |
|
2012 |
District 6 |
Samuel B. Ings |
Qualified |
Winner |
2012 |
District 6 |
Lawanna Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2010 |
District 1 |
Phil Diamond |
Qualified |
Winner |
2010 |
District 3 |
Robert F. Stuart |
Qualified |
Winner |
2010 |
District 3 |
Larry W. Spade |
Qualified |
|
2010 |
District 5 |
Daisy W. Lynum |
Qualified |
Winner |
2010 |
District 5 |
James R. Drayton, III |
Not Qualified |
|
2010 |
District 5 |
Ezell Harris |
Not Qualified |
|
2010 |
District 5 |
Vibert L. White |
Not Qualified |
|
2008 |
Mayor |
Buddy Dyer |
Qualified |
Winner |
2008 |
Mayor |
Ken Mulvaney |
Qualified |
|
2008 |
Mayor |
Tim Adams |
Not Qualified |
|
2008 |
Mayor |
Nick Egoroff |
Not Qualified |
|
2008 |
District 2 |
Tony Ortiz |
Qualified |
Winner |
2008 |
District 2 |
David Blackwood |
Qualified |
|
2008 |
District 2 |
Belinda Ortiz |
Qualified |
|
2008 |
District 4 |
Patty Sheehan |
Qualified |
Winner |
2008 |
District 6 |
Samuel B. Ings |
Qualified |
Winner |
2008 |
District 6 |
Marcus Robinson |
Qualified |
|
2007 |
District 6 |
Samuel B. Ings |
Qualified |
Winner |
2007 |
District 6 |
Lawanna Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 1 |
Phil Diamond |
Qualified |
Winner |
2006 |
District 3 |
Robert F. Stuart |
Qualified |
Winner |
2006 |
District 3 |
Bob Carr, Jr. |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 3 |
Jeff Horn |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 3 |
John Ruffier |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 3 |
Vicki Vargo |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 5 |
Daisy W. Lynum |
Qualified |
Winner |
2006 |
District 5 |
Betty Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 6 |
Samuel B. Ings |
Qualified |
Winner |
2006 |
District 6 |
Mable Butler |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 6 |
Vicki-Elaine Felder |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 6 |
Lawanna Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2006 |
District 6 |
Marcus Robinson |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
Mayor |
Buddy Dyer |
Qualified |
Winner |
2004 |
Mayor |
Samuel B. Ings |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
Mayor |
Sharon Leichering |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
Mayor |
Kenneth A. Mulvaney |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
Mayor |
Alex Lamour |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
Mayor |
Time Devine |
Not Qualified |
|
2004 |
Mayor |
Homer Hartage |
Withdrew |
|
2004 |
District 2 |
Betty T. Wyman |
Qualified |
Winner |
2004 |
District 2 |
Luis R. Pastrana |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
District 4 |
Patty Sheehan |
Qualified |
Winner |
2004 |
District 4 |
Michael Hart |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
District 4 |
Tom Langford |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
District 4 |
Sue Macnamara |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
District 6 |
Ernest Page |
Qualified |
Winner |
2004 |
District 6 |
Lawanna Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
District 6 |
Marcus Robinson |
Qualified |
|
2004 |
District 6 |
Dean Luke |
Withdrew |
|
2003 |
Mayor |
Buddy Dyer |
Qualified |
Winner |
2003 |
Mayor |
Pete Barr |
Qualified |
|
2003 |
Mayor |
Alex Lamour |
Qualified |
|
2003 |
Mayor |
Sharon Leichering |
Qualified |
|
2003 |
Mayor |
Tico Perez |
Qualified |
|
2003 |
Mayor |
Wayne Rich |
Qualified |
|
2003 |
Mayor |
Bill Sublette |
Qualified |
|
2003 |
Mayor |
Derick Wallace |
Qualified |
|
2002 |
District 1 |
Phil Diamond |
Qualified |
Winner |
2002 |
District 1 |
Don Ammerman |
Qualified |
|
2002 |
District 1 |
Tom Levine |
Qualified |
|
2002 |
District 3 |
Vicki Vargo |
Qualified |
Winner |
2002 |
District 3 |
Roger Chapin |
Qualified |
|
2002 |
District 5 |
Daisy W. Lynum |
Qualified |
Winner |
2002 |
District 5 |
Lawanna Gelzer |
Qualified |
|
2002 |
District 5 |
Mary Jackson |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
Mayor |
Glenda E. Hood |
Qualified |
Winner |
2000 |
Mayor |
Bruce Gordy |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
Mayor |
Tom Levine |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
Mayor |
Steve Villard |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 2 |
Betty T. Wyman |
Qualified |
Winner |
2000 |
District 2 |
Gilberto Aviles |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 2 |
Belinda Ortiz |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 2 |
Jose Rodriguez |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 3 |
Vicki Vargo |
Qualified |
Winner |
2000 |
District 3 |
Tom Olsen |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 3 |
David E. Rose |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 4 |
Patty Sheehan |
Qualified |
Winner |
2000 |
District 4 |
Bill Bagley |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 4 |
Michael Aldrich |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 4 |
Donna Weaver Barron |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 4 |
David Spain |
Qualified |
|
2000 |
District 6 |
Ernest Page |
Qualified |
Winner |
2000 |
District 6 |
Arthur Jackson |
Qualified |
|