Volusia County is located in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Florida between the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2020 census,the county was home to 553,543 people,an increase of 11.9% from the 2010 census. It was founded on December 29,1854,from part of Orange County,and was named for the community of Volusia,located in northwestern Volusia County. Its first county seat was Enterprise. Since 1887,its county seat has been DeLand.
Daytona Beach,or simply Daytona,is a coastal resort city in Volusia County,Florida,United States. Located on the East Coast of the United States,its population was 72,647 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area,and is a principal city of the Fun Coast region of Florida.
DeLand is a city in and the county seat of Volusia County,Florida,United States. The city sits approximately 34 miles (55 km) north of the central business district of Orlando,and approximately 23 miles (37 km) west of the central business district of Daytona Beach. It is a part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census,the population was 37,351.
Deltona is a city in Volusia County,Florida,United States. It is located on the northern shore of Lake Monroe. As of the 2020 census,the city population was 93,692. It is a principal city of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area,which was home to an estimated 685,344 people in 2021. It is the third largest city in the Greater Orlando combined statistical area.
Orange City is a city in Volusia County,Florida,United States. It is a part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area. As of the 2020 US census,the city had a population of 12,632.
The 2006 Florida gubernatorial election took place on November 7,2006. Incumbent Republican Governor Jeb Bush was term-limited,and could not run for reelection to a third consecutive term. The election was won by then-Republican Charlie Crist,the state's Attorney General. The election was notable in that for the first time,the state elected a Republican governor in three consecutive elections.
The Libertarian Party of Florida,or LPF,is the state of Florida's official affiliate with the Libertarian National Committee. The organization was founded in 1987 and its executive committee was incorporated in 2012.
Dorothy L. Hukill was an American politician who was a Republican member in the Florida Senate who represented parts of the Volusia County area from 2012 until her death in 2018. She represented the 14th district,encompassing southern Volusia and northern Brevard Counties,since 2016,after being redistricted from the 8th district,which included parts of Volusia,Lake,and Marion Counties. She also served in the Florida House of Representatives,representing the 28th district in southern Volusia from 2004 to 2012.
Suzanne Kosmas is the former U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district,serving one term from 2009 until 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She previously served in the Florida House of Representatives.
Dwayne L. Taylor is a Democratic politician who currently serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives,representing the 27th District from 2008 to 2012 and the 26th District,which stretches from Daytona Beach to DeLand in northern Volusia County,since 2012.
Fredrick W. "Fred" Costello is an American dentist and politician. A member of the Republican Party,Costello served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives,representing the 25th District,from 2014 to 2016. Previously,he represented the 26th District,from 2010 to 2012.
The 2012 United States presidential election in Florida took place on November 6,2012,as part of the 2012 general election in which all 50 states plus the District of Columbia participated. Florida voters chose 29 electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote pitting incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate,Vice President Joe Biden,against Republican challenger and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his running mate,Congressman Paul Ryan.
David Santiago is a Republican politician from Florida. He served one term on the Deltona City Commission from 2003 to 2007 and four terms in the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020,representing the 27th District,which includes southern Volusia County.
The 2018 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6,2018,to elect the next governor of Florida,alongside an election to the United States Senate,elections to the United States House of Representatives and other state and local elections. Incumbent two-term Republican governor Rick Scott was term-limited and could not run for a third term,and he successfully ran for Florida's Class I Senate seat.
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on Tuesday,November 8,2016 to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from the state of Florida,one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices,including President of the United States.
The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on Tuesday,November 6,2018,to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from the state of Florida,one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices,including a gubernatorial election,other elections to the House of Representatives,elections to the United States Senate,and various state and local elections. The party primaries were held on August 28,2018.
The 2018 California State Senate elections were held on Tuesday,November 6,2018,with the primary election being held on June 5,2018. Voters in the 20 even-numbered districts of the California State Senate elected their representatives. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices,including for governor and the California State Assembly.
Patrick Henry is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives,representing the 26th District,which stretches from Daytona Beach to DeLand in northern Volusia County,from 2016 to 2018.
The 2023 Jacksonville mayoral election was held on March 21,2023,with a runoff held on May 16. Incumbent Republican mayor Lenny Curry was term-limited and could not seek a third term in office. Seven candidates filed to run,including four Republicans,two Democrats,and an independent. Jacksonville mayoral elections use a blanket primary system where all candidates,regardless of party affiliation,appear on the same ballot.
Chase Tramont is an American politician serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 30th district. He assumed office on November 8,2022.
