SEPT 9 Hot Topics, The Next Chapter: Orange County Mayoral Forum
Staff | Published on 8/20/2026
The League of Women Voters of Orange County will host a mayoral candidate forum at our September 9 Hot Topics, featuring Democrat Tiffany Moore Russell and Republican Chris Messina. This community conversation offers voters a clear, nonpartisan opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and learn more about their visions for Orange County. Moderating will be Linda Chapin, longtime Leaguer and the first elected Orange County Mayor.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at the Winter Park Events Center for a buffet lunch. The discussion starts at 11:45 a.m. at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park and ends at 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 for League members, $37 non-members.
Hot Topics is streamed live on the League’s Facebook page, and an edited version will be available on the League’s YouTube channel, League of Women Voters Orange County - YouTube.
Visionary sponsors: Phil and Jennifer Anderson
Silver sponsors:
Lyn and David Berelsman
Emerson R. Thompson, Jr.
Jenny Green Chan and Ella Chan
Voting Voices — Caroline Emmons-Shramm, Michele Levy, and Laurie and Richard Wack
The Kindred Three--Joan Erwin, Sue Foreman, Lee Rambeau
Friends of the League--Hon. Fred Lauten & Shelley Lauten, Hon. Bob LeBlanc & Joanie Schuler LeBlanc, Dr. Gloria Pickar
Bronze sponsors: Alex and Hon. Cynthia Mackinnon
The League of Women Voters of Orange County, Florida, is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy