Politics & Government
2018 Election Results: Pinellas County Races
Here are the results for Pinellas County races with all 301 precincts reporting.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- They may be getting most of the ink but the races for Florida governor and U.S. Senate aren't the only game in town.
In Pinellas County, voters also chose U.S. representatives, state senators, state representatives and commissioners.
Additionally, cities within Pinellas County asked voters to approve referendums and charter amendments.
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Here are the results with all 301 precincts reporting:
U.S. Congress District 12
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55.77 percent, 64,685 votes -- Gus Michael Bilirakis (R)
42.38 percent, 49,158 votes -- Chris Hunter (D)
1.85 percent, 2,144 votes -- Angelika Purkis (NPA)
U.S. Congress District 13
42.36 percent, 134,183 -- George Buck (R)
57.64 percent, 182,563 votes -- Charlie Crist (D)
State Senate District 16
51.98 percent, 82,513 votes -- Ed Hooper (R)
48.02 percent, 76,236 votes -- Amanda Murphy (D)
State Senate District 24
54.28 percent, 116,370 votes -- Jeff Brandes (R)
45.72 percent, 98,014 votes -- Lindsay Cross (D)
State Representative District 64
51.95 percent, 13,473 votes -- James Grant (R)
45.04 percent, 11,682 votes -- Jessica Harrington (D)
3.01 percent, 780 votes -- Andy Warrener (NPA)
State Representative District 65
59.31 percent, 49,115 votes -- Chris Sprowls (R)
40.69 percent, 33,701 votes -- Sally A. Laufer (D)
State Representative District 66
56.85 percent, 42,739 votes -- Nick DiCeglie (R)
43.15 percent, 32,433 votes -- Alex Heeren (D)
State Representative District 67
53.97 percent, 33,585 votes -- Chris Latvala (R)
46.03 percent, 28,647 votes -- Dawn C. Douglas (D)
State Representative District 69
47.3 percent, 37,049 votes -- Ray Blacklidge (R)
52.70 percent, 41,283 votes -- Jennifer Webb (D)
County Commission District 6
60.24 percent, 66,941 votes -- Kathleen Peters (R)
39.76 percent, 44,184 votes -- Amy Kedron (D)
School Board At Large District 2
51.31 percent, 185,951 votes -- Lisa N. Cane
48.69 percent, 176,487 votes -- Jeff Larsen
School Board At Large District 3
53.93 percent, 195,748 votes -- Nicole Carr
46.07 percent, 167,189 votes -- Peggy O'Shea
School Board District 6
50.63 percent, 46,582 votes -- Bill Dudley
49.37 percent, 45,427 votes -- Matt Stewart
City of Dunedin Commissioner Seat 4
52.5 percent, 8,922 votes -- Jeff Gow
47.50 percent, 8,072 votes -- John Tornga
City of Seminole Council Member
29.95 percent, 3,870 votes -- Chris Burke
17.50 percent, 2,262 votes -- Dan Hester
6.05 percent, 782 votes -- Tom Marrah
26.68 percent, 3.448 votes -- Trish Springer
19.82 percent, 2,561 votes -- Kelly Wissing
East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District Seat 2
24.34 percent, 3,633 votes -- Maryellen Crowder
26.08 percent, 3,892 votes -- Tom McKone
37.71 percent, 5,627 votes -- Tom "Steve" McQueen
11.87 percent, 1,771 votes -- Peter Nehr
East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District Seat 4
59.08 percent, 8,353 votes -- Randy Burr
40.92 percent, 5,785 votes -- Tom May
Lealman Special Fire Control District Seat 4
47.80 percent, 4,954 votes -- Gary Coffman
52.20 percent, 5,411 votes -- Rebecca Harriman
Palm Harbor Special Fire Control and Rescue District Seat 2
36.02 percent, 9,583 votes -- Patrick Bengston
63.98 percent, 17,021 votes -- Julie Peluso
Referendum
City of Clearwater Designating Strong Mayor
41.49 percent Yes
58.51 percent No
Charter Amendments
Madeira Beach Grammar and Gender Neutrality
63.29 percent Yes
36.71 percent No
Madeira Beach Supermajority Vote
63.26 percent Yes
36.74 percent No
Madeira Beach Canvassing Board
61.45 percent Yes
38.55 percent No
Madeira Beach Nepotism Definition
77.64 percent Yes
22.36 percent No
Madeira Beach City Manager Powers
58.80 percent Yes
41.20 percent No
Madeira Beach City Clerk Qualifications
65.81 percent Yes
34.19 percent No
Madeira Beach City Attorney Limitations
64.34 percent Yes
35.66 percent No
Madeira Beach City Taxes
40.25 percent Yes
59.75 percent No
Madeira Beach Delete References To Publicity Expenditures
40.71 percent Yes
59.29 percent No
Madeira Beach Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan
62.7 percent Yes
37.30 percent No
Redington Beach: Prohibit Medical Marijuana Facilities
58.83 percent Yes
41.17 percent No
City of St. Pete Beach Sell City-Owned Residential Property
82.65 percent Yes
17.35 percent No
St. Petersburg 10-Year Lease Limitation For Pier Building
69.55 percent Yes
30.45 percent No
St. Petersburg Amend Harborage Marina Lease
66.47 percent Yes
33.53 percent No
Tarpon Springs Extending Lease With Florida Hospital
72.98 percent Yes
27.02 percent No
Tarpon Springs Sale of Easement For Cell Tower
61.05 percent Yes
38.94 percent No
See related story: Clearwater Resoundingly Rejects Strong Mayor Government
Images via Charlie Crist, Chris Latvala, Jeff Brandes
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