Bench Press: Candidates
for Orange County Judge

JUNE 10, Doors open 10:30am
Local judges impact our daily lives in many ways. That's why the election of judges is important. What’s the difference between Orange County judges and Ninth Judicial Circuit Court judges? And what are their positions on important issues?
The League of Women Voters of Orange County hosts a forum for contested Orange County judge races. “Bench Press: Candidates for Orange County Judge” will be held at the Winter Park Events Center on June 10. A forum for contested judge races for Ninth Judicial Circuit Court will take place on July 8.
County court judges have limited jurisdiction to hear cases such as traffic offenses, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims cases up to $8,000, misdemeanor criminal matters, violations of municipal and county ordinances, and monetary disputes up to $50,000, according to the website Florida Courts.
To see who is running, visit: 2026 Election Candidates