Election Night results show a number of Republicans winning their races against Democratic opponents. At the federal level, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez will return to Washington, D.C. as representatives for residents in Florida and the Keys.
Locally, Republicans cruised to victory in races for supervisor of elections, state representative and county commissioner.
Monroe County voters surpassed 2020’s record-breaking turnout of 84%, with an 85.6% turnout in 2024, according to Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin.
U.S. Senate
Winner- Rick Scott (Rep)
5,967,495 votes
55.61%
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Dem)
4,588,194 votes
42.75%
U.S. House (28th District)
Winner – Carlos Gimenez (Rep)
209,871 votes
64.58%
Phil Ehr (Dem)
115,087 votes
35.42%
State Representative (District 120)
Winner – Jim Mooney (Rep)
47,246 votes votes
63.09%
Michael Travis (Dem)
27,746 votes
36.91%
Monroe County Supervisor of Elections
Winner – Sherri Hodies (Rep)
22,621 votes
52.97%
Ron Saunders (Dem)
20,083 votes
47.03%
County Commission, District 3
Winner – Jim Scholl (Rep)
26,322 votes
62.10%
Chris Massicotte (Dem)
16,063 votes
37.90%
