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The1992 Orlando mayoral election took place on September 1, 1992. Incumbent MayorBill Frederick declined to seek re-election to a fourth term. City CouncilmemberGlenda Hood ran to succeed Frederick and emerged as the frontrunner, with endorsements from both Frederick and Orange County ChairmanLinda Chapin.[1] She faced two little-known opponents: Dale Smith, a former city planner who ran for mayor three times before, and optometrist Jim Newslow.[2] Hood defeated both in a landslide, winning her first term with 75 percent of the vote and becoming the first female Mayor of Orlando.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Glenda Hood | 15,509 | 75.01% | |
| Nonpartisan | Dale C. Smith | 2,620 | 12.67% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Newslow | 2,546 | 12.31% | |
| Total votes | 20,675 | 100.00% | ||
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