Local Election for the Town Council of Orchid
In 2020, the Town of Orchid had a local race for the Town Council for the first time since 2010. 3 candidates qualified in the race for 2 Councilmember seats. The official results will not be certified by the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections until November 13, but the following are the unofficial results available as of November 4, as posted online by the Supervisor.
- Mary Jane Benedetto: 289 Votes (38.53%)
- Paul Knapp: 258 Votes (34.40%)
- Allan H. Lamport: 203 Votes (27.07%)
A total of 750 votes were cast. The 2 candidates receiving the greatest number of votes are elected to the Town Council to serve a four-year term each. They will be sworn in by the Town Clerk at the Town Council Meeting of November 19, 2020. At this same meeting, the annual selection of the Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the upcoming year will also take place. These roles are appointed by the new Town Council from within their own ranks.
If you are interested in other local races, check the website of the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections. For any questions about the local election, please reach out to Cherry Stowe, Town Clerk, at (772) 581-2770 or email the Town Clerk.