DeSantis Appoints Disney World Official as Orange County Elections Chief

The move, criticized for potential conflict of interest, places a loyalist with no election experience in charge of a Democratic stronghold.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appoints Glen Gilzean, a high-ranking official of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, as the new chief of elections in Orange County.
Glen Gilzean, who has significant influence in Central Florida politics, faces criticism for being a DeSantis loyalist with no prior experience in managing elections.
Democratic lawmakers express concerns that Gilzean's appointment could undermine the integrity of elections in one of Florida's most reliably Democratic areas.
The appointment follows a history of conflict between DeSantis and Disney, including a legal battle over Disney's opposition to a state law critics call 'Don't Say Gay.'
Gilzean's new role includes overseeing the GOP presidential primary, primaries in August, and the November general election in Orange County.