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. She faced two little-known opponents: Dale Smith, a former city planner who ran for mayor three times before, and optometrist Jim Newslow. Hood defeated both in a landslide, winning her first term with 75 percent of the vote and becoming the first female Mayor of Orlando.
General election Candidates Glenda Hood, City Councilmember Dale C. Smith, former city planner, auto shop owner, 1980, 1984, and 1988 candidate for Mayor Jim Newslow, optometrist
Declined Bill Frederick, incumbent Mayor
Results
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