Early Voting Underway in Apopka Mayor's Race Runoff

Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta faces Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore in the runoff election.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:24pm

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Early voting locations have opened for the Apopka mayor's race runoff election, with Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta facing off against Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore. The runoff election will be held on April 14, with two polling places open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Why it matters

The Apopka mayoral race is a closely watched election, as the winner will lead one of the fastest-growing cities in Central Florida. The runoff between Nesta and Moore comes after a three-way race in the initial election, where the current mayor, Bryan Nelson, came in third place.

The details

Early voting locations are open at the Apopka Community Center and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office in Orlando. Voters can also cast their ballots on Election Day, April 14, at their assigned polling places. Nelson had previously sued to get Moore kicked off the ballot, claiming she did not meet the residency requirements, but he has since thrown his support behind Moore.

  • Early voting locations opened on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Election Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Nick Nesta

Apopka City Commissioner who is running for mayor in the runoff election.

Christine Moore

Orange County Commissioner who is running for mayor of Apopka in the runoff election.

Bryan Nelson

Current mayor of Apopka who came in third place in the initial election and has since endorsed Moore.

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What’s next

The runoff election will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with the winner becoming the next mayor of Apopka.

The takeaway

The Apopka mayoral race has become a high-stakes contest, with the two candidates offering different visions for the city's future. Voters will have the opportunity to make their choice at the polls on April 14.