ELECTION 2026 — Political rookie Downey headed to County Commission

ELECTION 2026 — Political rookie Downey headed to County Commission

Osceola County Commissioner Viviana Janer won a fourth term Tuesday, defeating former Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzalez in the race for the District 2 seat. Mary Downey, a longtime Osceola County nonprofit leader and affordable housing advocate, won the District 4 seat, defeating former St. Cloud City Council member Donald Shroyer. Janer, 55, a Democrat who has represented the district since 2014, received 14,149 votes (68.71%), compared with 6,444 …

Viviana Janer wins fourth term on Osceola County Commission with commanding Election Night victory

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Osceola County Commissioner Viviana Janer secured a decisive victory in Tuesday’s November 3 General Election, winning a fourth term representing District 2 on the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners. Janer, a Democrat who has served on the commission since 2014, defeated Republican challenger and former Kissimmee Mayor Olga Gonzalez, receiving 14,149 votes, or approximately 69%, compared with Gonzalez’s 6,444 vot…