Maxwell Frost Endorses Victor Torres in Orange County Commission Race

The U.S. Representative is backing the working-class candidate in the local election.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:17pm

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U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost has endorsed Victor Torres in the race for the Orange County Commission. Frost praised Torres as a "working-class people's champion" who will fight for the residents that make the Orlando area a "beautiful place."

Why it matters

This endorsement from a high-profile national figure like Frost could provide a significant boost to Torres' campaign, as the Orange County Commission race is seen as an important local election that could impact the region's future development and policies.

The details

Frost, who represents Florida's 10th Congressional District, which includes parts of Orange County, expressed his support for Torres, saying he is proud to endorse him and that Torres will be a champion for working-class people in the community.

  • The endorsement was made on April 14, 2026.

The players

Maxwell Frost

U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th Congressional District, which includes parts of Orange County.

Victor Torres

Candidate for the Orange County Commission.

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What they’re saying

“I'm proud to endorse him in this race. He's a working-class people's champion. He's going to fight for the people that make Orange County in Orlando the beautiful place it is.”

— Maxwell Frost, U.S. Representative

What’s next

The Orange County Commission election is scheduled for November 2026, so voters will have the opportunity to weigh Frost's endorsement as they consider their options.

The takeaway

This endorsement from a rising national Democratic figure like Frost demonstrates the importance of the Orange County Commission race and the potential impact it could have on the Orlando region's future.