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Coverage dated November 5, 2024

Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge

Headline from The Hill

Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) will win reelection in the Sunshine State, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Scott held off a challenge from former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D), whom polls had shown trailing him in some cases by just a few percentage points.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Sen. Rick Scott defeats Mucarsel-Powell in Florida Senate race (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Senate Democrats had tempered expectations that the Sunshine State would return to its former battleground status.

  2. Fox News

    Fox News Decision Desk projects Rick Scott Senate re-election win in Florida (opens Fox News)

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    The Fox News Decision Desk projected Sen. Rick Scott will win a second term in the Senate, defeating a former Democrat congresswoman who challenged him for the seat.

  3. The Washington Free Beacon

    Rick Scott Fends Off Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida Senate Race, Denying Schumer a Flip (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Sen. Rick Scott (R.) defeated former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell after the Florida Democrat changed her tune on immigration enforcement, granting Republicans a crucial win in their effort to take the Senate.

  4. The Hill

    Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge (opens The Hill)

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    Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) will win reelection in the Sunshine State, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Scott held off a challenge from former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D), whom polls had shown trailing him in some cases by just a few percentage points.

  5. FOX 35 Orlando

    Rick Scott wins U.S. Senate seat, defeats Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    Rick Scott wins U.S. Senate seats, defeats Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

  6. WSVN Miami

    Florida Republican Rick Scott wins a second term in the U.S. Senate - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win a second term Tuesday, and he will

  7. FOX 13 Tampa

    Rick Scott keeps U.S. Senate seat defeating Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    Senator Rick Scott will keep his job in the U.S. Senate for the next six years.

  8. NBC 6 South Florida

    Rick Scott wins second term in U.S. Senate, with eye on top GOP leadership post (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win a second term Tuesday, and he will now look toward running...

  9. Latin Times

    MAGA Ally Rick Scott Keeps Florida Senate Seat as Trump Wins Sunshine State (opens Latin Times)

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    The incumbent beat challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by a larger margin than expected