Chris Messina is a tech entrepreneur and candidate running for Orange County, Florida Mayor in the November 2026 runoff election.

• Residence: Winter Park, Florida.
• Experience: Over 30 years in business as a medical technology entrepreneur and education philanthropist.
• Education: MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s degree in City Planning from Rutgers University. 

2026 Mayoral Campaign

• Primary Election: He finished second in the August 18, 2026, primary election with about 28% of the vote.
• Runoff Election: He advanced to a November 3, 2026, runoff against Tiffany Moore Russell to succeed term-limited Mayor Jerry Demings.

Key Issues & Platform

• Tax Relief: He aims to cut property taxes for primary homesteaded residences by up to a $250,000 exemption.
• Government Spending: He plans to cut wasteful county spending identified in audits to save millions while fully funding public safety.
• Economic Growth: He wants to turn Orange County into a national leader in space technology and high-tech jobs to diversify the local economy

Nick Balevich is head of the North Seminole Republican club:

Nick's contact info:

Nickb1968@yahoo.com

sunshinequality@yahoo.com

321-696-9490