Orange County 2026 Elections: Key Races and Dates

Orange Countys 2026 elections are heating up, with candidate filing open from December 1st to 19th, 2025. Key races include sheriff, county commissioner, and school board. Incumbent Sheriff Charles Blackwood faces a challenge from David LaBarre. Commissioner Sally Greene and school board member André Richmond are stepping down, opening up seats. Early voting begins February 12th, and voters can request mail-in ballots starting January 12th. Same-day registration is available for in-person voting on March 3rd. A busy election season awaits Orange County residents. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.