Moore Russell and Messina Advance to Runoff for Orange County Mayor
Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina are advancing to a runoff election for Orange County mayor in November, as neither candidate secured over 50% of the vote in the primary election. Moore Russell, a Democrat, received 32% of the vote,…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 19, 2026 —
Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina will face each other in a runoff election for Orange County mayor this November. The decision comes after neither candidate achieved more than 50% of the vote during the recent primary election, necessitating a second round of voting.
Moore Russell, identified as a Democrat, secured the largest share of votes in the primary, receiving 32% of the total ballots cast. Messina, a Republican, followed closely behind, earning 27% of the vote. The outcome means that the race for Orange County mayor will be decided in the general election.
Further details regarding the primary election results, including the performance of other candidates and specific vote counts, were not provided in the summary. The exact dates for campaign activities leading up to the November runoff election are also not available.
Story summarized from the original created by McKenna Schueler on www.orlandoweekly.com, see more information here.
