Osceola County Canvassing Board: 2026 Election Schedule and Members
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celia Thacker Dorn | CELIA THACKER DORN | $25,000 | ATTORNEY | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | RANDY LARSON | $1,000 | BUSINESS<br>OWNER | Dec 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | DAVID HANKINS | $1,000 | PHYSICAN | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | ALYSON COHEN | $1,000 | EXEC ADMIN | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | JARED COHEN | $1,000 | CYBER<br>SECURITY | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | HELLMAN-CHANG | $1,000 | FURNITURE<br>MAKER | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | DANIEL HELLMAN | $1,000 | BUSINESS<br>OWNER | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | RICHARD KELLEY | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | ROPER, TOWNSEND & SUTPHEN PA | $1,000 | LAW FIRM | Nov 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | BRIANNE HELLMAN | $1,000 | EVENT<br>PLANNER | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | CELESTE HANKINS | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | RYAN HANKINS | $1,000 | UROLIOGIST | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | BRETT WILLIAMS | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | NELSON MULLINS | $1,000 | LAW FIRM | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | JONATHAN DORN | $1,000 | DOCTOR | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | STATE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT | $1,000 | REAL<br>ESTATE | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | BRISTOL HEALTH SERVICES | $1,000 | HEALTH<br>SERVICES | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | ROCKER FAMILY LLC | $1,000 | PROPERTY<br>MANAGEMENT | Nov 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | MICHELLE RIVERA | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Oct 2025 |
| Celia Thacker Dorn | CLARENCE THACKER | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Oct 2025 |
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The Frame
The Board oversees the integrity of the election process, including the verification of mail-in and s and the certification of final results for all Osceola County voters.
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Osceola County Voters
The board's actions determine the verification and certification of their cast ballots.
Election Candidates
The board's canvassing and recount procedures determine the official outcome of their races.
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Key Facts
- The Canvassing Board is responsible for testing voting equipment, canvassing mail-in and provisional ballots, verifying vote accuracy, ordering recounts, and certifying election results.
- The board must perform a mandatory manual audit after the official certification of an election.
- Board members must be replaced if they are unable to serve, are candidates with opposition, or are active participants in a campaign with opposition.
- Primary Election logic and accuracy testing begins July 28, 2026, at 9am.
- Primary Election Day canvassing occurs August 18, 2026, at 4pm.
- Primary Election official results and audit are scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 9am.
- General Election logic and accuracy testing begins October 9, 2026, at 9am.
- General Election Day canvassing occurs November 3, 2026, at 4pm.
- General Election official results and audit are scheduled for November 13, 2026, at 2pm.
- The board consists of the Supervisor of Elections, a County Court Judge (Chair), and the chair of the Board of County Commissioners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Summary
Why It Matters
The Board oversees the integrity of the election process, including the verification of mail-in and s and the certification of final results for all Osceola County voters.
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Discoveries
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Election Cycle Schedule
The board follows a strict, recurring schedule of testing and canvassing that begins weeks before Election Day and concludes with an audit approximately one week after.
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Sources
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