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Melony Bell Unseats Polk Elections Supervisor Lori Edwards

Republicans sweep local races; new office holders are Becky Troutman at County Commission and Jennifer Kincart Jonsson in the Florida House.

A detour stymied some voters near Lake Bonny, but there were no technical glitches or disturbances reported.

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The two measures failed to reach the 60% threshold needed to pass.

Next, Scott hopes to position himself to succeed Mitch McConnell as the upper chamber’s GOP leader.

If you haven’t voted yet, here is what you need to know about voting and what you’ll see on the ballot.

Democrats hope enthusiasm for amendments will flip enough legislative seats to end the Republicans’ supermajority.

The Republican incumbent faces a re-election challenge from a Frostproof contractor who has a criminal record.

Early walk-in voting is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday; elections supervisor predicts a 72% final Polk voter turnout.

Also, the lawyer for the state Department of Health resigned to avoid sending more letters threatening TV stations for running ads.