Orange County, Florida

Florida House District 45

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Leonard Spencer won Florida House District 45; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. See where Huntley and Spencer stand on housing, public safety and schools. Names follow official Orange County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: floridaelectionwatch.gov.

About this race

Erin Huntley (Republican), Leonard Spencer (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 45; Leonard Spencer is the sitting member, per the Florida House of Representatives' official roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Leonard Spencer, is on the ballot.

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Who won? The official answer comes November 17.

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Happening now · by Nov 16

Orange County double-checks its count

The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.

Next · Nov 17

Florida makes it official

The Elections Canvassing Commission certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

This report is cited to the outlet that published it. We do not call races. Official running count: Florida official results.

Florida House District 45

Leonard Spencer won the race for Florida House District 45, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Leonard Spencer wins re-election for HD 45”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

Reports are checked daily until Florida certifies on November 17; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

Erin Huntley

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Keeping communities safe and supporting law enforcement
Strengthening schools
Making Florida more affordable, including keeping taxes low and addressing rising insurance costs

Biography

Erin Huntley is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 45 in Orange County. She has nearly two decades of private-sector leadership experience, including roles with Walt Disney Parks, JetBlue Airways and DECA Inc., according to her campaign site. She was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees and chairs the Orange County Republican Party.

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Leonard Spencer

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Holding insurance companies and corporate landlords accountable to lower housing costs for Central Florida families
Increasing funding for public schools to address teacher shortages and support pandemic recovery
Increasing funding for student mental health services and coordinating with local governments and law enforcement on mental health response

Biography

Leonard Spencer is a business executive who works with large and small companies across Central Florida, helping entrepreneurs build relationships with major corporations, according to his campaign site. He holds a finance degree from Tuskegee University and a graduate finance degree from the University of Alabama, per the Florida House's official biography page, and has chaired Leadership Orlando and served on the boards of the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and Roper YMCA.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida House District 45 in 2026?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Leonard Spencer won Florida House District 45; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. 2 candidates were tracked for Florida House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Erin Huntley and Leonard Spencer. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, public safety and schools.

When is the Florida House District 45 election in Florida?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Florida certifies the general election by November 17, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/. Voting rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Orange County ballot?

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Who won the Florida House District 45 race?

As of November 4, 2026, Florida Politics reported that Leonard Spencer won Florida House District 45; the result is unofficial until Florida certifies it on November 17. Source: Florida Politics, "Leonard Spencer wins re-election for HD 45", November 4, 2026. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Orange County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot

Orange County Clerk of the Courts Orange County Commissioner District 2 Orange County Commissioner District 4 See all 20 Orange County races

Candidate profiles

Erin Huntley, full profile Leonard Spencer, full profile Official Florida election office