Commissioner Semrad was elected to represent Orange County District 5 on November 5th, 2024. To see her latest updates from her first year in office, please visit kellysemrad.com.

Vote Kelly Semrad for Orange County District 5 Commissioner

Make A Voting Plan

Make a plan to vote for Kelly on August 20th!

All Registered voters that live in District 5 can vote by August 20th for the non-partisan position of Orange County Commissioner for District 5. Every registered voter (including Independents and Non-Partisan voters) can vote in ALL County races. Local races have “open primaries.” You do not have to be registered with a party to vote for County Commissioners.
Make sure you’re prepared to vote! Use the links below to find all the information you need. Share these resources with your friends and family, and don’t forget to cast your vote for Kelly Semrad by August 20th.
Kelly is an accessible, transparent, and effective leader who is dedicated to representing you on the Orange County Commission. Let’s work together to ensure we have the best leadership for our community.

Click Here to Visit your Orange County Supervisor of Elections Page

Or Visit ocfelections.com

Once on the Homepage you can:

  • Register to vote
  • Research candidates
  • Access election results and much more.

When you arrive follow the Red Arrows to:

  • Check what will be on the ballot
  • Check your information
  • Find your polling location
  • Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot and much more.

Click Here to Learn How to Vote

Important Information Included:

– Registration Requirements

– Keeping Your Record Current

– Voter Information Card

– Three Ways to Vote

– Acceptable Forms of Identification

– How to Mark Your Ballot

– Restoration of Civil Rights

– Sample Ballots

– Provisional Ballots

Three Ways to Vote

Things Happen – Plan Ahead!

1 – Request Vote-by-mail

Voters can request a Vote By Mail (VBM) ballot to vote from home and save time.

Important Note – Every vote by mail ballot expired last year and must be renewed.

The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office must receive your request for a vote-by-mail ballot no later than 5 p.m. ten days before the election. The deadline to return Voted ballots to the Elections Office is no later than 7:00 p.m. election night for it to be counted. Any voter who has requested a vote-by-mail ballot can track the status of their ballot through the Supervisor of Elections’ website.

2 – Early Voting

Early voting begins 10 – 15 days before an election. Check early voting locations, dates, and hours of operation.

Click here to learn more about Early Voting in Orange County

Remember, you can drop off your Vote By Mail ballot at Early Vote locations in Orange County, and at the Supervisor of Election’s Office.

Please bring acceptable forms of identification. If the picture identification does not contain a signature, you will be asked to show an additional identification with your signature.

Acceptable forms of photo identification include:

  • Florida driver license
  • Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
  • United States passport
  • Debit or credit card
  • Military identification
  • Student identification
  • Retirement center identification
  • Neighborhood association identification
  • Public assistance identification
  • State of Florida concealed weapon or firearm license
  • Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the federal government, state, a county, or a municipality
  • Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

3 – Voting on Election Day – August 20th

On Election Day you are required to vote in the polling place location assigned to the precinct where you live. You are also required to bring both photo and signature identification with you.

Can I change my ballot from vote-by-mail to in-person? YES

If you have requested a vote-by-mail ballot you can change your mind and vote in-person.

If you would like to change and vote in person – bring the ballot (marked or unmarked) to the polls to turn the ballot in and vote using a regular ballot.

Click Here to Find Your Polling Location

If you need help in reading or marking your ballot, you may bring someone with you, or poll workers are available to assist.

Language assistance and ADA-compliant voting equipment are available at all polling places.