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GET TO KNOW VIC

Victor “Vic” Torres is a lifelong public servant running for Orange County Commission District 8. A proud Puerto Rican, born on the West Side of New York City to working-class parents, Vic learned the values of hard work and community from an early age. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps before spending more than 20 years with the New York City Transit Police, retiring as a detective.

After relocating to Florida over 30 years ago, Vic became a school bus driver in Marion County and later a city bus driver for LYNX in Orange County. His years behind the wheel brought him face-to-face with the daily realities of working families and informed his deep understanding of transportation infrastructure, traffic patterns, and the importance of supporting essential workers.

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Elected to the Florida Legislature in 2012, Vic represented Orange County in the House and Senate for more than a decade. Throughout his tenure, he was known as an unwavering advocate for transportation access, affordable housing, healthcare access, living wages, and support for our veterans. He demonstrated the courage to oppose harmful legislation, often as the only no vote, when he believed it would hurt working families.

With more than 40 years of military, law enforcement, labor, and legislative experience, Vic brings an unmatched perspective to the Commission. A proud father and grandfather, he has lived his commitment to service across every stage of his life. He is running to make Orange County affordable, connected, and safer for every resident.

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Policy Priorities

  • Vic will advocate for policies that increase housing affordability, promote mixed-income developments, convert underutilized properties, and protect families from steep rent hikes. He understands that multiple families sharing a driveway means working people can’t find a place of their own.

  • With firsthand experience as both a transit driver and legislator, Vic will push for long-term solutions like expanding transit options like SunRail and LYNX, exploring innovative models such as elevated transit, and ensuring road development aligns with growth to relieve gridlock.

  • Vic will prioritize upgrades to stormwater systems, flood mitigation projects, and smarter planning to prevent neighborhoods from being repeatedly underwater after heavy rains.

  • A longtime champion of living wages and access to care, Vic will continue fighting for workforce housing, workers’ rights, and strong services for veterans, seniors, and families. His legislation supporting PTSD treatment and honoring Tuskegee Airmen reflects his commitment to service members.

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PROUDLY ENDORSED BY

  • Amy Mercado

    Orange County Property Appraiser

  • Buddy Dyer

    Mayor Of Orlando

  • Carlos Guillermo Smith

    Florida State Senator

  • Chris Roberson

    Mayor of St. Cloud

  • Emgage Action

  • IAFF Local 2057

    Orange County Fire Fighters Association

  • Jackie Espinosa

    Mayor of Kissimmee

  • Jerry Demings

    Mayor of Orange County

  • Kelly Semrad

    Orange County Commisioner

  • LaVon Bracy Davis

    Florida State Senator

  • Lori Berman

    Florida State Senator

  • Mack Bernard

    Florida State Senator

  • Mark Pafford

    Former Democratic Leader & Florida House of Representatives

  • Maxwell Frost

    US Congressman for CD10

  • Melissa Vickers

    Orange County Public Defender

  • Rita Harris

    Florida House Representative

  • Shevrin Jones

    Florida State Senator

  • Tina Polsky

    Florida State Senator

  • Tom Keen

    Orlando City Commissioner D1

  • SEIU Florida

    Service Employees International Union

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