County Court Judge, Group 21
Result: Won — Judi Garabo Hayes (Nonpartisan)
Source: voterfocus.com
Orange County, Florida
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · won
Judi Garabo Hayes was a candidate for Orange County Court Judge, Group 21. Her campaign describes her as a Florida Bar member since 1999 with 27 years of litigation experience.
Mark S. Miller
LostNonpartisan · lost
Mark S. Miller was an Orange County Court judge appointed in 2024. He withdrew from the 2026 Group 21 race after accepting a federal immigration-judge position.
Sources: ocfelections.gov · voterfocus.com