Ahead of the next Florida election, the Supervisor of Elections announced new precincts and voting locations for voters in Orange County.
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Twenty-five thousand voters in three areas of Orange County, including Lake Nona, Apopka and Dr. Phillips/Williamsburg, will be affected by these changes.
The changes include two adjustments to district boundaries, creating four new districts and renumbering an existing district.
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The end result creates seven new polling places, increasing the number of voting precincts from 255 to 259 in line with Resolution 2023-M-55 adopted by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on December 12, 2023, according to a news release.
“Given rapid population growth, we are not only adapting, we are thriving. The creation of four new precincts and adjustments to seven voting locations will ensure every vote counts,” said Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean. “As we distribute new voter ID cards and provide voter education resources, we are paving the way for smoother, more accessible elections. Together, let’s embrace change and empower our community to shape the future.”
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Starting today, new voter ID cards will be sent to voters affected by the changes.
Voters can easily find their polling place for the upcoming August and November elections by visiting the Orange County elections website and clicking on the “Find My Polling Place” icon on the home page.
Maps showing the changes are available at OCFElections.gov/district-and-precinct-maps.
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Here’s a look at the changes according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections:
IN THE LAKE NONA AREA:
New districts and polling stations:
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417: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – 12150 PIONEERS WAY ORLANDO FL 32832
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418: MOSS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 9301 N SHORE GOLF CLUB BLVD ORLANDO FL 32832
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419: HAMPTON INN & HOME2 SUITES ORLANDO SOUTHEAST NONA – 10002 EAGLE CREEK SANCTUARY BLVD ORLANDO FL 32832
New polling stations (for existing constituencies):
IN THE WILLIAMSBURG AREA:
IN THE APOPKA AREA:
New district and polling station:
IN DR. PHILLIPS AREA:
New district number and polling station:
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