Election Information

Overview

Election Dates and Deadlines for Mayor and Commissioner Districts 4 and 6

General Election: November 7, 2023 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Deadline to register: October 10, 2023
• Deadline to request vote-by-mail ballot: October 26, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Early Voting: October 28 - November 5, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Run-Off Election (if necessary): December 5, 2023

Polling Places

Your municipal election polling place may not be the same as where you've voted before because of redistricting changes and because municipal precincts are different from Orange County precincts. Be sure to double-check your correct polling place for this election so you go to the right place the first time.

Find your nearest polling place

• Photo identification, with a signature.
• Florida driver license
• U.S. Passport
• Military I.D.
• You can see more examples of accepted identification at ocfelections.com.
  

If you need help in reading or marking your ballot, you may bring someone with you, or poll workers are available to assist. Spanish language assistance and ADA-compliant voting equipment are available at all polling places. Learn more on how to vote at ocfelections.com.

2023 Candidates

The qualifying period for the 2023 City of Orlando General Election occurred Friday, September 9 - Thursday, September 14, 2023. The list below indicates candidate qualification determinations.

The following Candidates have complete qualification submissions and their names will be placed on the ballot, provided that the City receives the qualification fees from the campaign account:

*Unopposed candidates will not appear on the ballot.

If you are interested in running for a City of Orlando office, please visit the Register as a Candidate page for further information.

Voters

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

cityclerk@orlando.gov

Phone: 407.246.2251

400 South Orange Avenue

Orlando, FL 32801

Public Notices - Elections Only

Voter Services

Visit the Orange County Supervisor of Elections website to:

• check your voter registration information
• find your polling location
• view your sample ballot
• check the status of your vote-by-mail ballot
• obtain information on the signature verification process
• view voter turnout
• view early voting party totals
• view vote-by-mail returns by party by day
• request a vote-by-mail ballot

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.

Candidate Reports

The City of Orlando uses Easy Campaign Finance Portal for the recording and reporting of Campaign Finance Activity.

• Current Candidate Information is available on the Easy Campaign Finance Portal
• Historical Information regarding Candidate Reports are located on Laserfiche
• To obtain Election records not readily available on these sites, submit a Public Records Request

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)

Reports

NOTE: Beginning July 1, 2023, candidates for public office in Florida will be required to file quarterly campaign treasurer reports instead of monthly reports. This means that the campaign finance activity for the months of July, August, and September will be combined into one report that will be due on Tuesday, October 10.

Run-Off Reports

Termination Reports

  *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.

Canvassing Board

Special Notice

November 7, 2023 General Election

Please be advised that the Governor has set the Special Primary Election for House District 35 on November 7, 2023, which is the same date as the City of Orlando General Election. Therefore, the Orange County Canvassing Board will canvass the ballots for the City of Orlando’s November 7, 2023 General Election. For further information on the Orange County Canvassing Board, visit the Orange County Supervisor of Elections.

Orange County Canvassing Board Members

County Judge Jeanette Bigney, Chair

County Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero

Supervisor of Elections, Bill Cowles

Alternate County Judges: Judge Steve Jewett and Judge Brian Duckworth

Alternate County Commissioner: County Commissioner Christine Moore

December 5, 2023 Run-Off Election (if necessary)

If there is a need for a run-off in the City of Orlando election, the City of Orlando’s Canvassing Board will canvass the ballots for the City of Orlando’s December 5, 2023 Run-Off Election.

City of Orlando Canvassing Board Members

Stephanie Herdocia, City Clerk

Commissioner Robert F. Stuart, District 3

Judge Amy Carter

Agendas and Minutes

• City of Orlando Canvassing Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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.

Election Timeline - draft version 4

Dates below are subject to change, please check back for any updates to the timeline.

Special Notice

Please be advised that the Governor has set the Special Primary Election for House District 35 on November 7, 2023, which is the same date as the City of Orlando General Election. Therefore, the Orange County Canvassing Board will canvass the ballots for the City of Orlando’s November 7, 2023 General Election. Please visit Orange County Canvassing Board to obtain more information.

If there is a need for a run-off in the City of Orlando election, the City of Orlando’s Canvassing Board will canvass the ballots for the City of Orlando’s December 5, 2023 Run-Off Election.

2023 General Election Timeline: Mayor and Commissioner Districts 4 and 6

2023 (TENTATIVE) Run-Off Election Timeline 

Election Forms

Florida Division of Elections

• Forms
• Publications
• Candidate & Campaign Treasurer Handbook

Common Election Forms

• Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates(PDF, 89KB)
• Special Instructions and Form to Vote by Mail Cure Affidavit - English(PDF, 708KB)
• Special Instructions and Form to Vote by Mail Cure Affidavit - Spanish(PDF, 688KB)
• Statement of Candidate(PDF, 17KB)

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. 

Qualifying Information

The qualifying period for the 2023 City of Orlando General Election occurred Friday, September 9 - Thursday, September 14, 2023.

See Orlando City Charter Section 1-1 Requirements for Qualification as a Candidate for Mayor or City Commissioner

• Appointment of Campaign Treasurer & Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) 
• Statement of Candidate (DS-DE 84)
• Candidate Oath
• Affidavit of Nickname (if applicable)
• Statement of Financial Interest Form (Form 1 or Form 6)
• Voter Registration Card OR Certificate from Supervisor of Elections
• Florida Driver’s License – picture ID
• 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
• 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
• Sworn Statement of Qualification
• Requirements for Qualification form with the authorization to verify signed by Candidate

Register as a Candidate

Other Information

• Orlando City Charter and Code
• Electronic Reporting Resolution(PDF, 1017KB)
• Orlando City Code Sec. 2.01.When Mayor and Commissioners To Take Office
• Orlando City Code Sec. 21.18.Vote By Mail and Early Voting
• Orlando City Code Sec. 21.02.Time of Holding: First Tuesday after the First Monday in November of Each Odd-Numbered Year
• Orlando City Code Sec. 21.24.Electronic Reporting/Penalties
• Orlando City Code Sec. 64.252.Political Campaign Signs
• Vote-By-Mail Information

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.

Historical Candidates

Frequently Asked Questions