Tropical Storm Debby took an evening off on the East Side of Orlando yesterday and it was enough of a break from the stormy weather to allow candidates from all of the races in Orange and Seminole County to come together and meet with voters at the EOCC East Side Hob Nob and Straw Poll.
Attendees were treated to BBQ and political conversation with almost every candidate that will be on a ballot in the region. The straw poll featured races from all offices, from President, down to the lesser known judicial and commission races.
So many pictures and results, let’s get right to it!
Candidates from all races converged on Bright House Stadium last night
The catered dinner and announcement location
Thanks to the sponsors that make it possible
Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Mike Ertel and his team did another great job with the Straw Poll
Candidate Photos and Links to websites. If I didn’t get yours, send me an email.
Amy Lockhart Seminole County School Board:
Sean Ashby for Florida House of Representatives, District 50
Bill Donegan Orange County Property Appraiser
Blaise Trettis for Public Defender
Brenda Carey for Seminole County Commission
Pete Clarke for Orange County Commission District 3
Rene “Coach P” Plasencia for State House 49
Jaimon Perry for Seminole County Judge
David Simmons for State Senate
Don Epps for Seminole County Commission, District 3
Jim Earp for Circuit Court Judge 18/26
Eric Lasso Orange County Commission 3
Franklin Perez for Florida House of Representatives, District 28
Geraldine F. Thompson for State Senate, District 12
Gina Duncan for Orange County Commission 5
Jeff Dowdy for Seminole County Judge
Jeff Ashton- Orange, Osceola State Attorney
Jerry Demings- Orange County Sheriff
Joe Saunders Florida State House 49
John Bush for Florida House of Representatives, District 28
John Tegg- Orange County Sherriff
Kathleen Gallagher McIver for Seminole County Commission, District 3
Keith White for Circuit Court Judge 9/27
Lawson Lamar: Orange-Osceola State Attorney
Lee Constantine for Seminole County Commissioner, District 3
Leon B. Cheek III for Orange County Judge
Lydia Pisano- Orange County District 3 Commission
Pedro Malaret for Circuit Court Judge 9/42
Marco Pena for Florida State House 49
Mike Greene for Orange County Sheriff
Pete Clarke for Orange County Commission 3
Phil Archer- Seminole, Brevard State Attorney
Antoinette Plogstedt for Orange County Judge
Ken Rhoden for Public Defender, Brevard Seminole Counties
Rick Singh for Orange County Property Appraiser
Scott Plakon for Florida House of Representatives, District 30
Vicki Vargo for Orange County Tax Collector
East Side Hob Nob Straw Poll Winners:
Amy Lockhart wins Seminole County School Board D4 straw poll
Andy Gardiner wins Florida State Senate D13 straw poll
Belvin Perry wins Judge 9 Group 3 Straw Poll
Bill Cowles wins Orange County Supervisor of Electons (teasing) straw poll:
Bill Donegan wins Orange County Property Appraisers straw poll
Bill Posey wins Congressional District 8 Straw Poll
Bob Brooks wins Florida House District 47 Straw Poll
Brenda Carey wins Seminole County Commission Group 5 Straw Poll
Jason Brodeur wins Florida House District 28 Straw Poll
Andrew Cameron wins Orange Judge Straw Poll
Connie Mack IV wins Senate Straw Poll
Lee Constantine Wins Seminole County Commission Group 3 Straw Poll
Lui Damiani wins Orange County Commission District 3 Straw Poll
Dan Webster wins CD 8 Straw Poll
David Simmons wins Florida State Senate D10 Straw Poll
Jeff Dowdy wins Seminole County Judge Group 2 Straw Poll
Eric Dubois wins straw poll
Tom Goodson wins Florida House D50 straw poll
Fritz Seide wins Florida Senate D12 straw poll
Jim Earp wins Straw Poll
Jim Huckeba wins Orange County Tax Collector Straw Poll
John Mica wins Florida CD 7 Straw Poll
John “Q” Quinones wins Florida CD 9 Straw Poll
John Tegg wins Orange County Sheriff Straw Poll
Keith White wins Judge straw poll
Lawson Lamar wins Orange-Osceola State Attorney Straw Poll:
Marco Pena wins Florida House District 49 Straw Poll
Mitt Romney wins Presidential Straw Poll
Phil Archer wins Seminole-Brevard State Attorney Straw Poll
Scott Plakon wins Florida House D30 Straw Poll
Antoinette Plogstedt wins Judge Straw Poll
Ken Rhoden wins Public Defender straw poll
Ted Edwards wins Orange County Commission District 5 straw poll
Tim Shea wins Judge straw poll
“Abogado” William Mcbride wins Florida Senate D14 straw poll
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A terrific event and I’d like to thank EOCC for the hospitality. If you’re hosting a hob nob or running for office, I want to talk to you! Send me an email.
[...] Tropical Storm Debby took an evening off on the East Side of Orlando yesterday and it was enough of a break from the stormy weather to allow candidates from all of the races in Orange and Seminole County to come together and meet with voters at the EOCC East Side Hob Nob and Straw Poll. [...]