Regina Hill believed voters in Orlando’s District 5, who had elected her to the City Council three times before, would look past pending felony charges and once again return her to office.

But Tuesday, those voters dealt her a resounding defeat and gave Shan Rose a full four years on the job.

The election marked the end of a tumultuous 18-month saga that started with Hill’s indictment and removal from office, continued with Rose prevailing over six other candidates in a special election to replace Hill, and culminated with Rose’s victory this week, which will wipe the word “interim” from her job title.

It also could mark the end of Hill’s political career, with a trial looming and her grip on her district clearly weakened.

“You know, every moment I was being called a criminal, a thie

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