Note: The outcome of two key races is not yet known
A machine recount has been ordered in the race for U.S. Senate, between Republican challenger Rick Scott and incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson.
A machine recount has been ordered in the race for Florida governor, between Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum.
A machine recount has been ordered in the race for Florida Agricultural Commissioner, between Republican Matt Caldwell and Democrat ‘Nikki’ Fried.
These are the outcomes for other key races/ballot issues
Federal
U.S. Rep. District 12: Incumbent Republican Gus Bilirakis defeated Democrat Chris Hunter
State
Attorney General: Republican Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Sean Shaw
Chief Financial Officer: Incumbent Republican Jimmy Petronis defeated Jeremy Ring
State Senate
District 20: Incumbent Republican Tom Lee defeated Democrat Kathy Lewis
District 10: Incumbent Republican Wilton Simpson defeated Michael Cottrell
State House
District 36: Incumbent Republican Amber Mariano defeated Democrat Linda Jack
District 37: Republican Ardian Zika defeated Democrat Tammy Garcia
District 38: Incumbent Republican Danny Burgess defeated No Party Affiliation David “TK” Hayes
District 63: Democrat Fentrice Driskell defeated incumbent Republican Shawn Harrison
District 64: Incumbent Republican James Grant defeated Jessica Harrington
Constitutional amendments (Requires 60 percent voter approval)
No. 1: Increased Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Failed)
No. 2: Limitations on Property Tax Assessments (Passed)
No. 3: Voter Control of Gambling in Florida (Passed)
No. 4: Voting Restoration Amendment (Passed)
No. 5: Supermajority Vote Required to Impose, Authorize or Raise State Taxes or Fees (Passed)
No. 6: Rights of Crime Victims; Judges (Passed)
No. 7: First Responder and Military Member Survivor Benefits; Public Colleges and Universities
(Passed)
No. 9: Prohibits Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling; Prohibits Vaping in Enclosed Indoor Workplaces (Passed)
No. 10: State and Local Government Structure and Operation (Passed)
No. 11: Property Rights; Removal of Obsolete Provision; Criminal Statutes (Passed)
No. 12: Lobbying and Abuse of Office by Public Officers. (Passed)
No. 13: Ends Dog Racing (Passed)
Key Pasco County results
Pasco County CommissionDistrict 2: Incumbent Republican Mike Moore defeated Kelly Smith
District 4: Incumbent Republican Mike Wells defeated Brandi Geoit
Pasco School Board (Nonpartisan election)
District 5: Megan Harding defeated Tara M. O’ Connor
Pasco County General Obligation Bond issues
Jail expansion (Passed)
Fire service (Passed)
Parks (Passed)
Libraries (Passed)
Key Hillsborough County results
Hillsborough County Commission
District 2: Republican Ken Hagan defeated Democrat Angela Birdsong
District 4: Incumbent Republican Stacy White defeated Democrat Andrew Davis
District 5: Democrat Mariella Smith defeated Republican Victor Crist
District 7: Democrat Kimberly Overman defeated Republican Todd Marks
Hillsborough School Board (Nonpartisan Election)
District 1: Steve Cona defeated William Henry Person
District 6: Karen Perez defeated Henry “Shake” Washington
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Incumbent Republican Chad Chronister defeated Democrat Gary Pruitt
Hillsborough County tax issues
1-cent sales tax for transportation (Passed)
½-cent tax for schools (Passed)
Published November 14, 2018
