Tuesday was Election Day and while much has been made about the Republican Presidential Primary, for many that was not the only election on the ballot.
Former President Donald Trump handily won Florida’s GOP primary, taking at least 80% of the votes when the Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.
The Republican Presidential Preference Primary went forward in Florida even though former President Donald Trump is the only candidate still actively campaigning, and he has enough delegates to be the party’s presumptive nominee. Despite this, more than 393,000 people turned out for the primary, according to data from the Florida Division of Elections.
Meanwhile, Winter Park elected a new mayor, as did the town of Oakland. Flagler Beach, Apopka, Eatonville, and Ocoee all have new commissioners. A commission race in Winter Park and one in Winter Garden will go to a runoff on April 16.
Voters in Maitland approved an initiative to issue bonds to build a public library and make improvements to a city park.
Here’s where to find election results for all races held during the Florida Presidential Preference Primary and local elections on March 19, 2024.