14-Hour Voting Window Opens for Central Florida Midterms

Orange, Osceola, and Volusia county voters stepped into polling places at 7 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, to cast ballots in the midterms. The voting window closes at 7 p.m., giving residents a full 12 hours to participate in the election cycle that will shape local governance for the next four years.

Statewide, Floridians are choosing a governor and a U.S. Senate candidate in a special contest. Two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are also on the ballot. In Central Florida, the races extend to local leadership, including the mayoral election in the city of Orange. Commissioners in Orange and Osceola counties face voters, as do members of the Osceola County School Board.

Beyond elected offices, residents will vote on three amendments to the Florida Constitution. Amendment 3 draws particular attention from homeowners in Osceola County. The proposal could eliminate certain property taxes, a change that would directly affect property owners and public school funding in the district.

Telemundo 31 is tracking the results across the region. The network plans to provide live updates starting at 7 p.m. as ballots are counted. Coverage includes reactions from candidates and a detailed breakdown of the federal, state, and local contests.

The election covers multiple jurisdictions. Voters in Deltona and New Smyrna Beach will also decide on mayoral races. The results from these local contests, combined with the statewide votes, will determine the political balance in Central Florida for the coming legislative term.