Jeannette Quinones Hernandez
Quinones Hernandez is a mother and former small business owner who worked as an outreach specialist and coordinator in then-U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio's office. She finished second in the August 18, 2026 primary for the newly created Orange County Commission District 8 with about 20% and advanced to the November 3 runoff against Victor Torres. Her campaign emphasizes road congestion, flooding and lower taxes.
How they got on the ballot: Second in Aug 18 primary with nearly 20%
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Positions on the major issues
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Taxes & spending Strongly agrees· stated position
She says property taxes are too high and that revenue lost to a tax cut should be replaced primarily through service efficiencies, cutting waste and prioritizing core government functions.
"primarily through service efficiencies, cutting waste, and prioritizing core government functions"
Property taxes Strongly agrees· stated position
She supports the proposed constitutional amendment to sharply cut property taxes, saying they are too high and burden homeowners, seniors on fixed incomes and working families, and that lost revenue should be replaced mainly through service efficiencies and cutting waste.
"YES. Property taxes are too high and burden homeowners, seniors on fixed incomes, and working families."
Housing affordability Mixed / neutral· stated position
She says she would address housing costs by lowering impact fees and reducing regulations that drive up construction costs in order to promote more workforce housing, rather than through new government programs.
"lower impact fees, reduce unnecessary regulations that drive up housing costs"
Environment & water Mixed / neutral· stated position
She says she favors responsible protection of wetlands and natural flood buffers while allowing smart growth, and opposes what she calls extreme policies.
"responsible protection of our wetlands and natural flood buffers while allowing smart growth"
Growth & development Leans disagree· stated position
She pledges to reduce impact fees and cut regulations she considers unnecessary, while saying she would promote smart, responsible development and protect neighborhood character.
"reduce impact fees"
No public position found on 2 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Crime & policing, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.