The West Orange Chamber of Commerce announces the results of the Straw Poll that was held during the Chamber’s 2010 Hob Nob and Straw Poll in West Orange County. This was the area’s last political Hob Nob & Straw Poll using the Supervisor of Elections voting machines before the 2010 general primary this August. As in years past, the results of this Straw Poll are viewed as a gauge for the primary.

Scott Harris, anchor for Central Florida News 13, presided over the evening’s events with over 400 guests in attendance. The results of some of the “hot” races in tonight’s Straw Poll are; Orange County Mayor; Matthew Falconer 90, Teresa Jacobs 217, Bill Segal 139,  Linda Stewart 11 . State Rep District 41; Stephen Precourt (Rep) 330, Lee Douglas (Dem) 66. U.S. Representative, District 8 ; Ross Bieling (Rep) 24,  Dan Fanelli (Rep) 37, Kurt Kelly (Rep) 90, Todd Long (Rep) 52, Bruce O’Donoghue (Rep) 18, Patricia Sullivan (Rep)  4, Daniel Webster (Rep) 139, Alan Grayson (Dem) 81. Orange County School Board Chairman; Homer Hartage 43, Leona Rachman 63, Bill Sublette 266.

“It is interesting to see which candidates won in West Orange County at our Straw Poll and how they will play out in the actual primary,” said Stina D’Uva, President of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. “It is a great opportunity to truly understand the desires our area voters.”

We would like to acknowledge and thank all of our sponsors for their support of the 2010 West Orange Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob; DRB Benefits Group, Manheim Orlando, West Orange Political Alliance, Alarie Design Associates, Inc., Central Florida News 13, University of Central Florida, Walt Disney World, West Orange Times, Orlando Brewing Company, Crystal Springs and Universal Orlando. We would also like to thank all of our volunteers and Pinkberry, you are truly appreciated.

The West Orange community is growing and evolving everyday. The West Orange Chamber is dedicated to showcasing the integrity and professional interests of our members and is proud to represent our community.

Results of the other races are as follows;

U.S. Senate
William Escoffery III – Rep 4
William Kogut – Rep 6
Marco Rubio - Rep 275
Glenn A. Burkett – Dem 8
Maurice A. Ferre – Dem 2
Jeff Greene – Dem 19
Kendrick B. Meek – Dem 44
Charlie Crist – NPA 82

Governor
Mike McCalister – Rep 15
Bill McCollum - Rep 190
Rick Scott – Rep 110
Brian P. Moore – Dem 7
Alex Sink – Dem 110

Attorney General
Holly Benson - Rep 74
Pam Bondi – Rep 145
Jeff Kottkamp – Rep 95
Dave Aronberg – Dem 38
Dan Gelber – Dem 34

Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Atwater – Rep 273
Loranne Ausley – Dem 82

Commissioner Of Agriculture
Adam Putnam – Rep 284
Scott Maddox – Dem 89

State Rep Dist 36
Craig McCarthy – Rep 86
Greg Reynolds - Rep 117
Scott Randolph – Dem117

State Rep Dist 38

 
Bryan Nelson – Rep 321
James “Heinie” Heinzelman – Tea 33