Orange County Voters Elect Representatives in Special State Senate, House Elections

Voters in Orange County, Florida, are participating in special elections to fill two vacant legislative seats in State Senate District 15 and House District 40, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The vacancy in Senate District 15 arose following the death of state Sen. Geraldine Thompson in February, and the district covers areas such as Winter Garden, Apopka, and Zellwood. Democratic state Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, who won the Democratic primary, is competing against Republican Willie Montague for the Senate seat, while Bracy Davis’ former chief of staff, RaShon Young, faces Republican Tuan Le and a write-in candidate for the House seat. Over 15,000 voters have already cast ballots through early voting and mail, marking a 5.62 percent turnout before Election Day. Voters are reminded to bring an accepted photo ID to the polls to ensure a smooth voting process. The election results will determine the new representatives who will shape local governance and policy decisions in these districts.