Election Results: Rick Scott Gets 89 Percent Of Republican Vote

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- It wasn’t a surprise to political pundits to see the votes for Florida Gov. Rick Scott soar minutes after the polls closed at 7 p.m.

An hour later, Scott was declared winner of the Republican primary for U.S. Senate with 89 percent of the vote.

Scott, who is leaving his gubernatorial post due to term limits, is running against longtime Democratic incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson in the Nov. 6 general election.

The fact that Scott’s name even appears on the Florida primary ballot is a formality.

Rocky De La Fuente, an unknown Republican candidate (at least unknown to Floridians) decided to run against Scott. forcing him into the primary.

Rocky who?

The 64-year-old San Diego. California, native isn’t picky about who he represents. He is currently running for U.S. Senate in three to five states simultaneously, depending on the news source.

He said there’s a method to his madness. He believes the country is in desperate need of election reform.

He said the fact that he can legally run for U.S. Senate in three states shows how ludicrous the election process is.

The United States Constitution does not establish specific residency requirements for United States senators, stipulating only that a senator must be an "inhabitant of the state for which he shall be chosen."

Point made.

Shortly after being declared the winner, Scott posted a thank-you to voters on his Facebook page.

"Thanks to everyone who voted to make me the Republican nominee for US Senate! Together, we will Make Washington Work."

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Image via Rick Scott for Senate campaign

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