{"id":33747,"date":"2025-11-05T02:53:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/33747\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T02:53:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:53:10","slug":"rose-fends-off-re-election-bid-by-hill-keen-defeats-gray-chapin-tanna-head-to-runoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/33747\/","title":{"rendered":"Rose fends off re-election bid by Hill; Keen defeats Gray; Chapin, Tanna head to runoff"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Shan Shan Rose fends off re-election bid by Regina Hill<\/a> <\/p>\n

Voters in Orlando\u2019s District 5 have re-elected City Commissioner Shaniqua “Shan” Rose, who secured just over 52% of the vote Tuesday, narrowly avoiding a runoff in one of Central Florida\u2019s closely watched local races.<\/p>\n

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando voters in one district chose to stick with an interim commissioner who won a special election last year, while those in another booted an incumbent who has held the position for over a decade.<\/p>\n

A third district is up for grabs following the retirement of another commissioner and that race heads to a runoff election next month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shan Rose wins District 5 seat <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Voters in Orlando\u2019s District 5 have re-elected City Commissioner Shaniqua “Shan” Rose, who secured just over 52% of the vote Tuesday, narrowly avoiding a runoff in one of Central Florida\u2019s closely watched local races.<\/p>\n

Former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill received 33% of the vote, while challenger Lawanna Gelser finished with 15%, according to unofficial results.<\/p>\n

\"Shan <\/p>\n

Speaking to supporters gathered at a local coffee shop in District 5, Rose expressed gratitude for the community\u2019s trust.<\/p>\n

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve District 5 for another four years,” Rose said. “I\u2019m grateful for the residents for believing in me, trusting me with another four more years\u2026 the businesses, and everyone who decided to stand behind me.”<\/p>\n

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Rose, who first took office following a special election last year, highlighted progress made under her leadership, including a 27% drop in crime and improvements to sidewalks and infrastructure. She said her next term will focus on strengthening downtown Orlando\u2019s identity, supporting local businesses, and ensuring all residents feel represented.<\/p>\n

Rose also praised the city\u2019s recent Halloween weekend, which she said was one of the safest in years.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m thankful for those who continue to invest in downtown,” she said.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Rose said she plans to continue supporting affordable housing projects, small business incentives, and economic growth in the district.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019ll keep living in my three P\u2019s \u2014 purpose, presence, and putting the people of District 5 first,” she said.<\/p>\n

Hill, who was arrested in March 2024 on elderly exploitation and fraud charges, was suspended from office by Governor Ron DeSantis<\/a> a month later.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Regina Regina Hill concession speech | Election 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

Former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill lost her election bid to reclaim her District 5 seat. She was defeated by Shan Rose. Hill was suspended as District 5 Orlando City Commissioner in 2023 by Gov. Ron DeSantis amid allegations that she financially exploited an elderly woman. That case is still progressing through the court system.<\/p>\n

That case is still progressing through the court system.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chapin, Tanna head to District 3 runoff\u00a0 <\/p>\n

When longtime Commissioner Robert Stuart announced he would not seek re-election, that sparked a competitive race for Orlando’s District 3, which includes College Park, Avalon Park and parts of Baldwin Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A field of five has been pared down to two candidates, Roger Chapin and Mira Tanna, who are now headed for a Dec. 9 runoff election. Chapin, the son of former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin, was endorsed by Stuart and Mayor Buddy Dyer. Tanna was endorsed by high-profile figures such as Rep. Anna Eskami.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tom Keen wins District 1 seat <\/p>\n

Former State Rep. Tom Keen pulled off a big upset of the night in the defeat of incumbent Commissioner Jim Gray.<\/p>\n

While the race is non-partisan, it has become politically charged in recent weeks after mailers were sent out by the Republican Party of Florida urging voters to support Gray.<\/p>\n

That sparked backlash from some, such as State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, who enforsed Keen.<\/p>\n

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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