Voters Decide: See Florida Primary Election results
MIAMI - The polls in South Florida closed at 7 p.m. and Florida Primary Election results for local races are rolling in.
South Florida voters, who waited to vote in person, headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several races including a U.S. Senate seat, U.S. House of Representatives, sheriffs in both Miami-Dade and Broward, judges, commission seats, and school board seats.
Check out complete results here: Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Monroe County.
Here's a look at the main races:
Miami-Dade Mayor Race
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has won the race for county mayor with more than 60 percent of the vote. She faced six challengers: Manny Cid, Shlomo Danzinger, Carlos Farin, Alex Otaola, Miguel Quintero and Eddy Rojas.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Race
Fifteen candidates were vying for the job of Miami-Dade Sheriff. The top candidate from each party will appear on the ballot during the general election in November.
At 9 p.m., James Reyes, the Democrat candidate, was leading the field over three other candidates with over 46% of the votes counted and Rosanna 'Rosie' Cordero-Stutz was leading the Republican field with 24% of the vote.
If the trend continues, Reyes will face Cordero-Stutz in the November general election.
Broward Sheriff Race
Incumbent Sheriff Gregory Tony won his race with over 49% of the vote and is headed to November's general election. Tony faced three challengers, former FDLE agent Steven Geller, long-time law enforcement veteran David Howard and retired BSO Colonel Al Pollock.
Here's what Tony had to say following his victory:
"I'm truly honored to once again be selected by the Democratic Party to serve as their nominee. For approximately six years, I've focused on reforming the Broward Sheriff's Office into the finest public safety organization in the country.
"I'm extremely grateful for the people's continued trust and confidence in my administration. My devotion to the people of Broward County will remain steadfast. I will always prioritize public safety over politics.
Congress
US Senate:
Republican Rick Scott advances to the general election in November where she will be facing Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, both candidates won their races with an overwhelming majority.
House of Representatives:
Rep. Jesus Gabriel Navarro (Republican), District 24, won with over 56% of the vote.
Rep. Wasserman Schultz (Democrat), District 25, won her race with over 83% of the vote.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (Rep.), District 26, won his race with over 90% of the vote.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (Rep.), District 27, won her race with over 88% of the vote.
Rep. Fabian Basabe (Rep.), District 106, won his race with over 61% of the vote.
Rep. Omar Blanco (Rep.), District 115, won his race with over 59% of the vote.
Other Races
Five Broward County School Board seats were at play. Here are the winners:
Maura McCarthy Bullman won her School Board, District 1, race with over 51% of the vote.
Rebecca Thompson won her School Board, District 2, race with over 66% of the vote.
Sarah Leonardi won her School Board, District 3, race with over 70% of the vote.
Jeff Holness won his School Board, District 5, race with over 75% of the vote.
Debra "Debbi" Hixon won her School Board, At-large, Seat 9, race with over 70% of the vote.
For complete Miami-Dade results, click here and for Broward, click here.
The general election will take place on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
