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Mary Downey
Democratic · Florida · 2026Mary Downey is the founder and CEO of Hope Partnership, a nonprofit focused on housing and homelessness in Osceola County, and was the Orlando Sentinel's 2019 Central Floridian of the Year, per her campaign materials. A former journalist turned minister and nonprofit executive, she is a qualified Democratic candidate for the open District 4 commission seat in the August 18, 2026 primary.
Priorities
- Affordable housing and healthcare
- Roads, transit, and traffic relief
- Local jobs and smart growth
On the ballot
Osceola County Commissioner District 4 · Florida · 2026
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