Election Outcomes

• Governor’s Race

  Republican Byron Donalds has won the governor’s race, as projected by CBS News, marking a historic moment as he is set to become Florida’s first Black governor.

• U.S. Senate

  Republican incumbent Ashley Moody has secured reelection against Democrat Angie Nixon in the special election to finish Marco Rubio’s term.

• Attorney General

  James Uthmeier, also a Republican, has been reelected to continue his role as Florida Attorney General, defeating Democrat Jose Javier Rodriguez.

• Florida House District Results

  • Democrat Lucia Báez-Geller is projected to take Florida House District 106, defeating incumbent Republican Fabian Basabe.
  • In District 113, Democrat Gloria Romero Roses is poised to win against Republican Bruno Barreiro.

• Agriculture Commissioner

  Wilton Simpson will retain his position as Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner after defeating Democrat Joey Atkins, according to the Associated Press.

Amendment Results

• Amendment 1 Rejected

  Voters decisively rejected Amendment 1, which aimed to increase the state’s “rainy day” fund from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections. The amendment included stipulations for annual transfers up to $750 million until the goal was met.

• Amendment 3 Approved

  Florida voters have approved Amendment 3, paving the way for substantial property tax cuts aimed at benefiting homeowners.

Local Referendums

• Miami-Dade and Broward School Referendums

  Voters in Miami-Dade and Broward counties successfully renewed a property tax to fund educational resources, including teacher salary supplements and school security initiatives.

• Public Safety Bonds in Miami

  Miamians voted in favor of Referendum 1, approving $450 million in bonds allocated for constructing a new police and public safety headquarters and updating current fire-rescue facilities without raising property taxes.

• Virginia Key Marina Redevelopment Referendum

  Conversely, a $80 million redevelopment project on Virginia Key was rejected, with proponents of the opposing campaign emphasizing the need to preserve public waterfront for the community’s benefit.

Voter Turnout and Participation

As of early reports, over 5.4 million Floridians had cast their ballots prior to Election Day, reflecting significant engagement with nearly 40% of registered voters participating. Early results indicate a slight lead for registered Republicans, although Democrats displayed a higher turnout rate.

Next Steps

Florida’s election results will undergo further verification, with official reporting expected to conclude as counties finalize their tallies. Continued updates and analysis will track the impact of these results on state policies and upcoming governance.