Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum conceded at about 11 p.m., leaving Ron DeSantis in line to be governor.
At 10 p.m., Chuck Clemons won his bid for State Representative District 21.
At about 9:30 p.m., Keith Perry won his reelection to the State Senate.
Still, at about 9 p.m. U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho won his bid for reelection with about 58 percent of the vote against Yvonne Hayes Hinson.
Scott Costello announced his concession for Alachua County Commissioner at about 9 p.m.
Amendment 4, which would restore voting rights for most felons across the state, passed, according to the New York Times.
TJ Pyche, a spokesperson for the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections, said there is more than a 10 percent increase in voter turnout on election day compared to the 2014 midterm.
@TheAlligator Kayser Enneking has arrived at Cypress & Grove. She said whether it’s a win, a loss or a draw, she’ll be a better citizen. #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/yGfIZOKhPK
— Angela DiMichele (@angdimi) November 7, 2018
Jason Haeseler (D) talks about his priorities if he is elected to represent District 21 in the Florida House of Representatives. pic.twitter.com/dJXZAML5K5
— Kyle Wood (@Kkylewood) November 7, 2018
@TheAlligator Tracy Moorman went knocking door to door today to campaign for Amendment 4 and Andrew Gillum today. She said she cares about having a democratic governor. #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/sHgZlnB9ef
— Angela DiMichele (@angdimi) November 7, 2018
@GregCaudill4AC on his election night expectations with @TheAlligator https://t.co/eCwgmkKYl1
— Taylor Roth (@Taylor__Roth) November 7, 2018
Emily Little, a 20-year-old UF public relations sophomore, is excited to be watching along with Clemons. pic.twitter.com/Y9Tq9kcWKb
— Gillian Sweeney (@gilliangsweeney) November 7, 2018
So far, more than 31,000 people in Alachua County have voted by mail, according to the Supervisor of Elections office. About 40,000 voted during the early voting period. So far today, about 40,000 have cast ballots.
Democrats are leading Republicans by more than 26,000 votes so far, and have about 39,000 more votes than those with no party affiliation.
Chants of “bring it home” erupt as early polls on screen show Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson in the lead.
— Kyle Wood (@Kkylewood) November 7, 2018
Ted Yoho has just arrived. #MidtermsElections2018 @TheAlligator pic.twitter.com/CMIi8xZxox
— Alyssa Ramos (@LysKRamos) November 7, 2018
Nestor Garcia, a 21-year-old industrial engineer major, attends the early voting session on Oct. 22, 2018, at the J. Wayne Reitz Union to vote for the first time.
