The Orlando Magic's hopes of getting a new arena took a huge turn tuesday night as former state senator Buddy Dyer was elected the new Mayor of the City of Orlando. He will take office Wednesday at noon.

Dyer defeated his opponent Pete Barr by getting 57.34 percent of the vote.

This is viewed as a victory for the Magic and their fans who hope to keep the Magic in Orlando because Dyer is viewed as being the canadiate who was the most pro-magic.

Dyer had mentioned sports several times as part of his downtown re-development plan.

It has been speculated that the Magic would leave town if the next mayor could not help secure them a new arena.

A new arena is expected to cost at least $250 million.

However, it is unclear how much money the city would want the Magic to contribute to the project.

Dyer will serve the remaining year of Mayor Glenda Hood's term, who is leaving office to become Florida's secretary of state, and is expected to run for a four-year term next year.