News Summary
A printing error by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections has misidentified the Democratic candidate on sample ballots for the upcoming elections, impacting nearly 89,000 voters. The error lists Travaris McCurdy instead of the correct nominee, RaShon Young. Although sample ballots were incorrect, actual vote-by-mail and in-person ballots are accurate. The Supervisor’s office plans to notify affected voters and provide corrected ballots before early voting. Transparency and accountability are stressed as the office works to resolve the issue in preparation for the election.
Orlando, Florida – Printing Error Mislabels Candidate on Sample Ballots for Upcoming Orange County Elections Affecting Nearly 89,000 Voters
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections has announced a significant printing error that affected the sample ballots for the upcoming Special General Election in Senate District 15 and House District 40, scheduled for August 10, 2025. The mistake incorrectly lists Travaris McCurdy as the Democratic candidate for House District 40, when in fact the nominee is RaShon Young, who won the Democratic primary with 55.43% of the votes compared to McCurdy’s 44.57% on June 24, 2025.
Approximately 88,972 voters received these erroneous sample ballots, which could lead to confusion leading up to the election. However, election officials confirmed that all vote-by-mail ballots and in-person voting ballots contain the correct information regarding the candidates. Thus, voters can rest assured that their actual ballots will reflect the certified candidates accurately.
Details on the Error and Remedial Actions
The printing error was traced back to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office during the artwork creation phase for the ballot printing process. To address this issue, the office will be mailing a “Notice of Printing Error” to all affected voters. This notice will include a corrected sample ballot that accurately lists RaShon Young as the Democratic candidate.
Affected voters can expect to receive the corrected sample ballots before the early voting period, which begins on August 23, 2025. In addition, the Supervisor of Elections office has made additional resources available, including a Q&A about how the error occurred and access to the correct sample ballot, through their social media channels and website.
Upcoming Election Details
In the forthcoming election on September 2, 2025, RaShon Young will be competing against Republican candidate Tuan Le and write-in candidate Christopher Hall. The Supervisor of Elections office aims to ensure that all voters are informed and correctly prepared for the upcoming vote, following the mishap.
Background Context
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections oversees elections in this region and is responsible for providing accurate and timely information to voters. The office expressed its commitment to rectifying the situation as quickly and effectively as possible to maintain voter trust and ensure a smooth electoral process. The recognition of the error and the swift response are indicative of the office’s dedication to transparency and accountability as they head into the critical election season.
Election officials encourage all voters to verify their voter registration information and stay informed about the candidates and issues on the ballot. Any inquiries regarding the printing error or the upcoming elections can be directed to the Supervisor of Elections office, which has been proactive in communicating with the public regarding this situation.
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- Click Orlando: Orange County Supervisor of Elections Admits Printing Error
- Wikipedia: Elections in the United States
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- Google Search: Election Procedures
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- WESH: Report Blasts Florida Elections Supervisor
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