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The2023 Orlando mayoral election took place on November 7, 2023. Incumbent MayorBuddy Dyer, the longest-serving mayor in city history, ran for re-election to his sixth full term.[1] He faced three challengers: former City Councilman Sam Ings, former Republican State Senate candidate Steve Dixon, and businessman Tony Vargas.
Dyer entered the campaign as the frontrunner, significantly outraising and outspending his opponents,[2] and earning the endorsement of theOrlando Sentinel.[3] Dyer won re-election in a landslide, winning 73 percent of the vote, and avoiding the need for a runoff election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Buddy Dyer (inc.) | 18,670 | 72.79% | |
| Nonpartisan | Steve Dixon | 3,812 | 14.86% | |
| Nonpartisan | Sam Ings | 2,193 | 8.55% | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony Vargas | 974 | 3.80% | |
| Total votes | 25,649 | 100.00% | ||
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