State Representative Mike Horner from Kissimmee will drop his re-election bid, after he was named on an arrest investigation that could include ties to prostitution and racketeering.
His opponent Eileen Game, a little known Democrat from the area, has all of the sudden become the favorite, in a race that 24hrs ago, was considered out of reach. Look for the state party to throw some money her way to pick up that seat.
The county party can elect Horner’s replacement but with ballots already printed, voters have to check his name for the vote to cout
Horner had a generally favorable reputation and was liked by his fellow Representatives. The lone strike in his favor yesterday was when he led the charge to have Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs removed from the Expressway Authority Board.
This story leads your Tuesday morning political headlines.
WFTV 9 Eyewitness News: (Video) State Rep. Mike Horner named in RICO investigation; won’t seek re-election
WESH 2: (Video) Republicans must find candidate to replace Horner
WKMG Local 6: (Video) Lawmaker drops out after name linked to arrest
CF News 13: State Rep. Mike Horner drops out after name linked to prostitution arrest
WOFL FOX 35: (Video) State Representative possibly linked to prostitution ring
Orlando Sentinel: State Rep. Mike Horner ends campaign after being named in racketeering, prostitution case
Horner’s opponent Eileen Game was a heavy underdog before yesterday developments
