MIAMI – The polls closed at 7 p.m. in South Florida and will close at 8 p.m. in Florida. Results are expected to roll in for the 2024 Florida Primary Election.
South Florida voters, who waited to vote in person, headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in several races including a U.S. Senate seat, U.S. House of Representatives, sheriffs in both Miami-Dade and Broward, judges, commission seats, and school board seats.
Check out results as they come in, here are the latest for Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Monroe County.
Here’s a look at the main races:
Miami-Dade Mayor Race
As of 7:30 p.m., Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was leading the race by more than 60 percent of the vote. She’s facing six challengers: Manny Cid, Shlomo Danzinger, Carlos Farin, Alex Otaola, Miguel Quintero and Eddy Rojas.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Race
For the first time in about 60 years, Miami-Dade will elect a sheriff. Fifteen candidates are vying for the job. The top candidate from each party will appear on the ballot during the general election in November.
Broward Sheriff Race
In Broward, residents will also be voting for a sheriff. Current Sheriff Gregory Tony is facing three challengers: former FDLE agent Steven Geller, long-time law enforcement veteran David Howard and retired BSO Colonel Al Pollock.
Other Races
Five Broward County School Board members are facing challengers in a race to keep their seat. They include Daniel Foganholi, Torey Alston, Debra Hixon, Sarah Leonardi and Dr. Jeff Holness. Foganholi of District 1 and Alston, who represents District 2, are both Governor Ron DeSantis appointees and are facing voters for the first time.
The only statewide race on the ballot is for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Rick Scott, who will learn who he’ll face in November.
In Florida, Republicans outnumber Democrats 5.3 million to 4.3 million, with 3.5 million voters choosing not to register with a party.
