Sen. Rick Scott defeats Mucarsel-Powell in Florida Senate race – Washington Examiner
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) successfully won reelection for a second term in the Florida Senate race, defeating Democratic challenger and former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. The Associated Press declared Scott’s victory shortly after polls closed, showing him leading Mucarsel-Powell with a margin of 55% to 43% based on approximately 83% of the votes counted at that time. Senator Rick Scott’s victory in the Florida Senate race marks a significant achievement for the Republican Party in a key battleground state. With a margin of 55% to 43% against Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Scott’s win reflects strong support among Florida voters. The early declaration of his victory by the Associated Press, shortly after polls closed, indicates a decisive outcome based on the vote count available at that time. This election reaffirms Scott’s position and influence within the Senate and highlights the challenges faced by Democrats in securing seats in Florida.
Rick Scott wins reelection in Florida Senate race against Democrat Mucarsel-Powell
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) won reelection to a second term Tuesday night, prevailing over Democratic challenger and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Scott led Mucarsel-Powell 55%-43% when the Associated Press called the contest just one minute after polls closed statewide at 8:01 p.m. ET, with about 83% of the ballots counted.
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In what was once a purple state, national Democrats exerted modest campaign spending in Florida late in the race with tempered expectations they could return the Sunshine State to its former battleground status.
Scott’s reelection means he will be able to continue his long-shot bid to succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), an internal election that Republican senators will hold next week when they return to Washington.
Mucarsel-Powell previously served one term in the House from 2019 to 2021 in a South Florida district and lost reelection in 2020 to Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL).
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