Mayoral races in Kissimmee, St. Cloud head to runoff; Osceola Commissioner Booth reelected, District 3 race set

Voters in Osceola County must wait until November to learn who the mayors of the largest cities will be as St. Cloud residents vote to pit Chris Robertson against Tony Busby and Kissimmee voted for Jackie Espinosa to face off against John Cortes.

Across the county, races were decided for two county commissioners and three school board members but some of the five city council races — including the two mayors — head to runoffs.

Turnout was low — just over 17% of registered voters casting ballots Tuesday — with the majority of votes cast by mail, according to unofficial results posted by the Osceola supervisor of elections.

The heated four-way race for mayor marred by accusations of harassment, fraudulent residency and political rivalry between two candidates is ongoing.




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