Victor M. Torres Jr.
Torres is a Marine Corps veteran, retired New York City detective and retired school bus and LYNX bus operator and union member. He was elected to the Florida House in 2012 and the state Senate in 2016, and was term-limited in 2024. He led the August 18, 2026 primary for the newly created Orange County Commission District 8 with more than 33% and faces Jeannette Quinones Hernandez in a November 3 runoff.
How they got on the ballot: First in Aug 18 primary with more than 33%
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Positions on the major issues
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Property taxes Strongly disagrees· stated position
He opposes the proposed constitutional amendment to sharply cut property taxes, saying he cannot support one that dramatically reduces local revenue without a responsible plan to replace it, and instead points to responsible budgeting and identifying efficiencies.
"I cannot support a constitutional amendment that dramatically reduces local property tax revenue without a responsible plan to replace it."
Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position
He says increasing the supply of workforce and affordable housing is a priority and that neighborhoods should be protected from displacement.
"increasing the supply of workforce and affordable housing"
Environment & water Strongly agrees· stated position
His stated environmental priority is protecting water resources while managing growth responsibly, including investment in stormwater infrastructure and preserving environmentally sensitive lands.
"protecting our water resources while managing growth responsibly"
Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
He says he supports smart growth that protects water resources and would require new growth to pay its fair share for infrastructure, paired with smarter land-use decisions and transit investment.
"smart growth that protects our water resources"
No public position found on 3 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, 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.