Before the Aug. 18 primary, the Observer will be publishing Q&As featuring candidates in key races that will appear on ballots in West Orange and Southwest Orange. This week, we introduce the candidates for Orange County Mayor. Four candidates — Chris Messina,
Tiffany Moore Russell, Stephanie Murphy and Mayra Uribe — are vying to succeed Jerry Demings, who was elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022.
THE CANDIDATES