Glenda Hood Republican Buddy Dyer Democratic The 2003 Orlando mayoral special election was held on February 4 and February 25, 2003 to elect the mayor of Orlando, Florida.

Buddy Dyer was elected to serve the remainder of Glenda Hood's term.

Since no candidate obtained a majority in the first-round, a runoff was held between the top-two finishers.

Municipal elections in Orlando and Orange County are non-partisan.