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The2006 Orange County, Florida, mayoral election took place on September 5, 2006. Incumbent MayorRich Crotty, who was first appointed in 2001 and elected in2002, ran for re-election to a second full term. Following a 2004 amendment to the county charter that changed the name of the position,[1] this was the first election for "Mayor." Crotty did not face a serious challenger, and was opposed by anti-tax activist Sally Baptiste, a former member of the county Soil and Water Conservation District Board. Though the race was formally nonpartisan, both Baptise and Crotty were Republicans.[2] Crotty ultimately defeated Baptiste in a landslide, winning 70 percent of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Rich Crotty (inc.) | 59,896 | 70.02% | |
| Nonpartisan | Sally Baptiste | 25,313 | 29.59% | |
| Write-in | 332 | 0.39% | ||
| Total votes | 85,541 | 100.00% | ||
