Orange County, FL elected officials: commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Orange County: 100 seats on 22 elected bodies. 11 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
County Commission
Orange County Board of County Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Mayor (countywide) | Jerry L. Demings source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Nicole Wilson source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Mayra Uribe source | |
| County Commissioner, District 4 | Maribel Gomez Cordero source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| County Commissioner, District 5 | Dr. Kelly Semrad source | |
| County Commissioner, District 6 | Michael "Mike" Scott source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| County Commissioner, District 7 | source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| County Commissioner, District 8 | source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of the Courts | Tiffany Moore Russell Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Comptroller | Phil Diamond Democratic source | |
| Property Appraiser | Amy Mercado Democratic source | |
| Sheriff | John W. Mina Democratic source | |
| Supervisor of Elections | Karen Castor Dentel Democratic source | |
| Tax Collector | Scott Randolph Democratic source |
School Board
Orange County School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Chair (countywide) | Teresa Jacobs source | Next term: Angie Gallo (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| School Board Member, District 1 | Angie Gallo source | Next term: Melissa Lopez Marantes (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Maria Salamanca source | Next term: Gloria Reina O'Neal (won the August 18, 2026 election) |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Alicia Farrant source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Anne Douglas source | |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Vicki-Elaine Felder source | |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Stephanie Vanos source | |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Melissa Byrd source |
Cities and towns
Special districts
Orange Soil and Water Conservation District
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Samuel Chambers source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Dr. Jim Moyer source | |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Dr. Phyllis Olmstead source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Karolyn Campbell source | |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Matt Grocholske source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet · the race |
How many local governments Orange County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 56 local governments in Orange County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 13 | 13 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 40 | 1 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Orange County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 33.8% · White 35.9% · Black 19.1% · Asian 5.3% · Other or more than one race 5.9% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Orange County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.2% | 34,454 | 790,320 | 824,774 |
| August 2026 | 4.5% | 36,904 | 785,281 | 822,185 |
| July 2026 | 4.6% | 37,866 | 783,153 | 821,019 |
| June 2026 | 4.5% | 37,220 | 790,692 | 827,912 |
| May 2026 | 4.4% | 36,147 | 787,108 | 823,255 |
| April 2026 | 4.4% | 36,440 | 784,886 | 821,326 |
| March 2026 | 4.3% | 35,318 | 783,049 | 818,367 |
| February 2026 | 4.6% | 37,935 | 779,310 | 817,245 |
| January 2026 | 4.8% | 39,051 | 773,434 | 812,485 |
| December 2025 | 4.4% | 35,730 | 779,152 | 814,882 |
| November 2025 | 4.8% | 38,980 | 779,489 | 818,469 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.0% | 33,170 | 789,566 | 822,736 |
| August 2025 | 4.1% | 33,854 | 785,433 | 819,287 |
| July 2025 | 4.0% | 32,816 | 786,388 | 819,204 |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | 31,335 | 787,164 | 818,499 |
| May 2025 | 3.5% | 28,302 | 785,433 | 813,735 |
| April 2025 | 3.3% | 26,555 | 787,651 | 814,206 |
| March 2025 | 3.4% | 27,636 | 785,701 | 813,337 |
| February 2025 | 3.4% | 27,517 | 782,635 | 810,152 |
| January 2025 | 3.5% | 28,343 | 784,501 | 812,844 |
| December 2024 | 3.1% | 25,068 | 785,535 | 810,603 |
| November 2024 | 3.5% | 28,209 | 785,105 | 813,314 |
| October 2024 | 3.4% | 27,715 | 791,997 | 819,712 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.8% | 31,294 | 784,828 | 816,122 |
| 2024 | 3.3% | 26,824 | 790,103 | 816,927 |
| 2023 | 2.9% | 23,696 | 790,585 | 814,281 |
| 2022 | 3.0% | 23,755 | 764,445 | 788,200 |
| 2021 | 5.2% | 38,918 | 706,361 | 745,279 |
| 2020 | 11.0% | 82,417 | 665,712 | 748,129 |
| 2019 | 3.0% | 22,987 | 742,396 | 765,383 |
| 2018 | 3.3% | 24,916 | 726,389 | 751,305 |
| 2017 | 3.8% | 28,149 | 706,065 | 734,214 |
| 2016 | 4.4% | 31,742 | 684,418 | 716,160 |
Crime reported in Orange County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,819 | 550.8 | 31,687 | 2,232.3 |
| 2019 | 7,753 | 552.7 | 40,801 | 2,908.8 |
| 2018 | 7,785 | 564.4 | 40,508 | 2,936.6 |
| 2017 | 7,171 | 532.0 | 45,373 | 3,366.0 |
| 2016 | 8,112 | 614.3 | 46,894 | 3,551.0 |
By police agency (12)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 3,844 | 13,507 | 955,709 |
| Orlando Police Department | 2022 | 2,597 | 12,517 | 310,713 |
| Apopka Police Department | 2025 | 265 | 1,059 | 64,914 |
| Ocoee Police Department | 2020 | 132 | 1,131 | 49,877 |
| Winter Garden Police Department | 2020 | 153 | 810 | 47,484 |
| Winter Park Police Department | 2025 | 76 | 439 | 31,044 |
| Maitland Police Department | 2025 | 41 | 248 | 19,858 |
| Belle Isle Police Department | 2020 | 15 | 92 | 7,392 |
| Windermere Police Department | 2020 | 3 | 20 | 3,619 |
| Oakland Police Department | 2020 | 18 | 56 | 3,193 |
| Edgewood Police Department | 2023 | 4 | 53 | 2,717 |
| Eatonville Police Department | 2025 | 26 | 85 | 2,362 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (12), 2018
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County Sheriff's Office | 1,537 | 664 | 878,422 |
| Orlando Police Department | 729 | 215 | 286,679 |
| Apopka Police Department | 102 | 37 | 53,106 |
| Winter Park Police Department | 82 | 25 | 31,323 |
| Winter Garden Police Department | 67 | 28 | 44,921 |
| Ocoee Police Department | 77 | 13 | 48,128 |
| Maitland Police Department | 52 | 8 | 17,846 |
| Belle Isle Police Department | 15 | 1 | 7,151 |
| Windermere Police Department | 14 | 1 | 3,478 |
| Edgewood Police Department | 12 | 3 | 2,996 |
| Eatonville Police Department | 12 | 2 | 2,289 |
| Oakland Police Department | 13 | 1 | 3,066 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Orange County Clerk of the Courts?
- Tiffany Moore Russell (Democratic) is the Clerk of the Courts of Orange County, Florida. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Orange County Comptroller?
- Phil Diamond (Democratic) is the Comptroller of Orange County, Florida.
- Who is the Orange County Property Appraiser?
- Amy Mercado (Democratic) is the Property Appraiser of Orange County, Florida.
- Who is the Orange County Sheriff?
- John W. Mina (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Orange County, Florida.
- Who is the Orange County Supervisor of Elections?
- Karen Castor Dentel (Democratic) is the Supervisor of Elections of Orange County, Florida.
- Who is the Orange County Tax Collector?
- Scott Randolph (Democratic) is the Tax Collector of Orange County, Florida.
- Who are the Orange County commissioners?
- Jerry L. Demings (County Mayor (countywide)); Nicole Wilson (District 1); Mayra Uribe (District 3); Maribel Gomez Cordero (District 4); Dr. Kelly Semrad (District 5); Michael "Mike" Scott (District 6).
- Who is on the Orange County School Board?
- Teresa Jacobs (School Board Chair (countywide)); Angie Gallo (District 1); Maria Salamanca (District 2); Alicia Farrant (District 3); Anne Douglas (District 4); Vicki-Elaine Felder (District 5); Stephanie Vanos (District 6); Melissa Byrd (District 7).
- What is the population of Orange County?
- About 1,471,937 people, with a median age of 36.6; the median household income is $79,719 and 13% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Orange County?
- 4.2% in September 2026 (preliminary): 34,454 people unemployed in a labor force of 824,774, against 4.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Orange County?
- 56 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 13 municipal, 2 school district and 40 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Orange County?
- 13: Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Eatonville, Edgewood, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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