1992 Orlando mayoral election
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The 1992 Orlando mayoral election took place on September 1, 1992. Incumbent Mayor Bill Frederick declined to seek re-election to a fourth term. City Councilmember Glenda Hood ran to succeed Frederick and emerged as the frontrunner, with endorsements from both Frederick and Orange County Chairman Linda Chapin.[1] She faced two little-known opponents: Dale Smith, a former city planner who ran for mayor three times before, and optometrist Jim Newslow.[2] Hood defeated both in a landslide, winning her first term with 75 percent of the vote and becoming the first female Mayor of Orlando.[3]
Candidates
- Glenda Hood, City Councilmember[1]
- Dale C. Smith, former city planner, auto shop owner, 1980, 1984, and 1988 candidate for Mayor[2]
- Jim Newslow, optometrist[2]
Declined
- Bill Frederick, incumbent Mayor[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Glenda Hood | 15,509 | 75.01% | |
| Nonpartisan | Dale C. Smith | 2,620 | 12.67% | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Newslow | 2,546 | 12.31% | |
| Total votes | 20,675 | 100.00% | ||
References
- 1 2 Wellons, Will (May 5, 1992). "City Council member Hood announces her candidacy for mayor". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. p. B-3. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Tracy, Dan (August 16, 1992). "Hood appears hard to beat, but 2 keep trying". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. p. B-1. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ Tracy, Dan (September 2, 1992). "Orlando voters elect Hood first woman mayor: City Council veteran wins in landslide". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. p. A-1. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ Tracy, Dan (September 1, 1991). "Frederick era ending quietly". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. p. B-1. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Election Results 1990-1998" (PDF). Orlando City Clerk. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 10, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
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