Click the following link to visit the Orange County Special Election page: https://www.ocfelections.com/SD15Election
View the Executive Order 25-77 (PDF) Senate 15
View the Notice of Special Election (English, PDF) Senate 15
View the Notice of Special Election (Spanish, PDF) Senate 15
View the Executive Order 25-82 (PDF) House 40
View the Notice of Special Election (English, PDF) House 40
View the Notice of Special Election (Spanish, PDF) House 40
View the Legal Ad for Canvassing Board (PDF)
Canvassing Board Cancellation Notice – June 23rd (PDF)
What is a special election?
A special election fills an office that became vacant between the general elections for that office.
In this case, a special election has been called to fill the vacancy for state senate, Senate District 15, and state representative, Florida House District 40.
Vote-by-Mail Note
After December 31, 2024, all vote-by-mail requests expired. If you would like to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for any elections now through the 2026 election cycle, you will have to submit a new vote-by-mail request.
Election Dates to Know
| Deadline/Event | Date(s) and Time(s) |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Dates- SD 15 | 8:00 AM April 21 – Noon April 23 |
| Qualifying Dates- HD 40 | 8:00 AM April 28 – Noon April 30 |
| Deadline to Register to Vote for Special Primary | May 27, 2025 |
| Public test of voting equipment
at our office: 119 West Kaley St. Orlando, FL 32806 |
June 12, 2025 |
| Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed to you for Special Primary | 5 p.m. June 12, 2025 |
| Early Voting- More information Below | June 14 – June 22, 2025
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Special Primary Election Day | June 24, 2025
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Deadline to Register to Vote for Special General Election | August 4, 2025 |
| Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed to you for Special General | 5 p.m. August 21, 2025 |
| Special General Election Day | September 2, 2025
7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Early Voting
Early voting for the Special Primary Election will be available during the above dates and times, at these locations:
Supervisor of Elections Office
119 W Kaley St, Orlando, FL 32806West Oaks Library
1821 E Silver Star Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761Apopka Community Center
519 S Central Ave, Apopka, FL 32703Eatonville Town Hall
307 E Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, FL 32751
For more information, visit our Early Voting page.
Canvassing Notices
Canvassing Board notices can be found on the Canvassing Board Webpage