2014 Bulletin #13 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 FLORIDA ELECTION RESULTS November 5, 2014 Governor Scott (R) has won his bid for reelection against his Democratic opponent, former Governor Charlie Crist. At last tally, the closely fought race was at 48.3% for Scott and 46.9% for Crist. As expected, each Cabinet officer easily won reelection. Republicans have obtained a supermajority in the Florida House, winning 6 of their targeted seats against Democratic incumbents. In the Tampa Bay area, former Rep. Shawn Harrison defeated Rep. Mark Danish, and Chris Sprowls beat Rep. Carl Zimmerman. In the Orlando area, former Rep. Scott Plakon defeated Rep. Mike Clelland, Mike Miller defeated Rep. Linda Stewart, and Bob Cortes won against Rep. Karen Castor Dentel. Additionally in that area, Rene Plasencia ousted Democratic Rep. Joe Saunders. Republicans, however, did not pick up targeted seats against Democrat incumbents in two districts, with Bill Young losing to Rep. Dwight Dudley and Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez defeating Daniel Diaz Leyva. Republican Representatives Bill Hager and Erik Fresen retained their seats which were targeted by Democratic challengers. Republicans will now hold 81 seat in the Florida House. In the Florida Senate, Republican Senator Brandes easily fended off a challenge from Judithanne McLauchlan. However, former Senator Ellyn Bogdanoff was unsuccessful in her bid against Democratic Senator Maria Sachs. This leaves the Republicans with one Senator less than needed to hold a supermajority. Two closely watched Congressional races were in Congressional District 2, where Gwen Graham (D), defeated Republican Congressman Steve Southerland, and Congressional District 26 where Carlos Curbelo (R) defeated Democratic Congressman Joe Garcia. Amendment 1, related to conservation efforts, was successful. Amendment 2, relating to medical marijuana, failed to reach the 60% vote needed to pass. Finally, voters disapproved Amendment 3, relating to prospective judicial vacancies. YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE FLTA 2014 CONVENTION!!!! "RACE INTO THE FUTURE" WITH YOUR FRIENDS MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY (NOVEMBER 10, 11, & 12) AT THE DAYTONA BEACH HILTON. RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT THE HILTON TODAY BY CALLING 386-254-8200. .