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County Commissioner 7

Result: Advanced — Patricia Rumph (Nonpartisan), Vicki Vargo (Nonpartisan)

Source: enr.electionsfl.org

Orange County, Florida
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Setting your property tax rate
  • Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
  • Setting land use and building rules outside city limits

Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,

Candidates:

Aaron Emmanuel Lewis

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Aaron Emmanuel Lewis is an Orlando nonprofit leader and former U.S. Army cavalry scout. He co-founded and leads the Framily Support Network and has served on local boards addressing Orange County issues.

Angie Gardner

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Angie Gardner is an educator with more than 20 years of classroom experience and a Rollins College B.A. and M.Ed. She previously served as Mayor and a Council Member in Orange County.

Beryl Thompson-McClary

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Beryl Thompson-McClary is a Central Florida attorney and community advocate with more than three decades of legal experience. She earned her law degree at the University of Florida and has handled hundreds of cases and more than 350 jury trials.

Deidre Graybill

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Deidre Graybill is an Orange County real-estate entrepreneur and former educator. She taught at Orlando Technical College before founding Graybill Realty & Associates.

Gloria C. Joyner

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Gloria C. Joyner is an Orange County community advocate and homeowners association president. Her 2026 campaign website remains available as a maintained archive.

Nate Douglas

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Nate Douglas was a nonpartisan candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7 in 2026 and later withdrew from the race.

Nonpartisan · advanced

Patricia Rumph retired in 2017 after more than 30 years with the Florida Department of Corrections and has led the Pine Hills Community Council. Her priorities include public safety and better roads, transit and community facilities.

Rasheeda Doris Jones

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Rasheeda Doris Jones is a nonpartisan candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7. County campaign filings describe her as an educator, community leader, and founder of Daughters of the King.

Selina Carter

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Selina Carter is a nonpartisan candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7 in 2026.

Shakaya "Kay" Filmore

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Shakaya “Kay” Filmore is a nonpartisan candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7. Her campaign describes her as a businesswoman, licensed claims adjuster, notary, and community advocate.

Shannon Currie

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Shannon Currie was a nonpartisan candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7 in 2026. County campaign filings describe her as a community leader, trainer, and advocate.

Vicki Vargo

Advanced

Nonpartisan · advanced

Vicki Vargo is a real estate and housing attorney who served six years as an Orlando city commissioner for District 3. Her priorities include affordable housing and cutting government waste.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for

Zach Moldof

Did not advance

Nonpartisan · lost

Zach Moldof is a candidate for Orange County Commissioner District 7. Orange County records identify him as a member and vice chair of the Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission.

Sources: ocfelections.gov · voterfocus.com