Osceola County Mayoral Race Set for Recount

The Kissimmee mayoral race is poised for a recount as no candidate secured over 50% of the votes, with Jackie Espinosa leading at 1,444 votes. The close contest between John Cortes and Olga Corina is separated by just four votes, triggering the recount process under Florida law. Election officials will conduct a machine recount starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, with a manual recount possible if necessary. The community is encouraged to attend the recount proceedings, emphasizing the importance of every vote in close elections. Meanwhile, in Miami-Dade, a request for a recount in the county mayoral race was denied, as the incumbent Daniella Levine Cava won by a significant margin, far exceeding the threshold for a recount. The contrasting outcomes highlight the varying dynamics of electoral processes across Florida.