2010 Elections

Photos from the 2010 Florida Elections.

Full gallery »Rick Scott's ascent to the Florida Governorship

  • Cindy Lignelli, president of the Lee Republican Women Federated, listens to Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott during a luncheon Monday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Myers. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Governor-elect Rick Scott, center, stands with Lt. Governor-elect Jennifer Carroll, left, and wife Ann, right after Scott's election victory rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott, right, is greeted by a supporter at a rally Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Hialeah, Fla. Scott faces Democrat Alex Sink in the Nov. 2 election. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott rests his head on his hand as he sits on his balcony, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Scenes from the Welcome Home Rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate and Naples resident Rick Scott on Monday November 1, 2010 at Cambier Park in Naples. About 500 people attended the rally that marked the end of the Turn Florida Around bus tour. Polls are open Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2010 file photo, Florida Republican gubernatorial candidates Bill McCollum, left, and Rick Scott are shown before the start of their first face-to-face debate in Miami. Down in the polls for most of the summer and running out of money in a Florida governor's race once considered his to lose, Republican Bill McCollum's long career in public service is proving to be his albatross. In a year when angry voters are embracing fresh new faces, McCollum's primary opponent, wealthy businessman Rick Scott, is wielding the label career politician like a club, beating McCollum with it in endless TV commercials and two televised debates. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)


Full gallery »Naples heads to the polls

  • Larisa Abel, a volunteer with Matt Hudson's reelection campaign for the Florida House of Representatives, electioneers outside St. Monica's Episcopal Church on Immokalee Road during the 2010 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. David Albers/Staff
  • Voters line up outside St Monica's Episcopal Church on Immokalee Road during the 2010 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. David Albers/Staff
  • Collier County School Board candidates Rosanne Winter and Roy Terry electioneer outside a polling place at Vineyards Community Park during the 2010 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. David Albers/Staff
  • Collier County School Board candidates Rosanne Winter and Roy Terry electioneer outside a polling place at Vineyards Community Park during the 2010 midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. David Albers/Staff
  • Roger LaLonde Staff Arnold Iturrino, sporting his American Eagle shirt and Old Glory cap, coming out of the Mackle Park Community Center after voting on Tuesday. At 11 a.m., 100 voters had cast ballots in Precinct 192 and 86 in Precinct 196, both at Mackle Park.
  • Roger LaLonde Staff John Coff, left and Don Hopkins were part of Adopt a Precinct for two non-profit organizations on Tuesday. The county paid each organization for manning the polls. Coff represented the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island and Hopkins the American Association of University Women, which his wife Joy is a member and served as assistant clerk for Precinct 196.


Full gallery »Rick Scott celebrates victory in Florida Governor's race

  • Governor-elect Rick Scott, center, stands with Lt. Governor-elect Jennifer Carroll, left, and wife Ann, right after Scott's election victory rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Rick Scott supporters including Bernice Fowler, left, and Sandy Mortham, center, both of Tallahassee, cheer the news of Alex Sink conceding the election before Scott's election victory rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Governor elect Rick Scott gives his victory speech during Scott's election victory rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Governor-elect Rick Scott exits the rally after claiming victory at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Governor elect Rick Scott is hugged by a supporter during Scott's election victory rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Governor elect Rick Scott greets supporters during Scott's election victory rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff


Full gallery »Rick Scott addresses supporters in the early morning hours

  • Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott greets supporters after 2 a.m. during Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Scott said he is confident he will win the election after all the votes are counted. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Gubernatorial candidate waves to supporters gathered from his balcony during his election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Scott didn't come down to greet supporters until after 2 a.m. with ballots still being counted. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott and his wife Ann walk to the stage after 2 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2010, to greet supporters during Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Scott said he is confident he will win the election after all the votes are counted. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott kisses his wife Ann after thanking her for her support during Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Scott said he is confident he will win the election after all the votes are counted. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott thanks his supporters during his election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 3, 2010. Scott said he is confident he will win the election after all the votes are counted. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Supporters wait for results during Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 2, 2010. After 2 a.m. on Nov. 3, Scott came down from his room and said he is confident he will win the election after all the votes are counted. Greg Kahn/Staff


Full gallery »Sink: "We will not stop until every voice is heard"

  • WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | Times TP_329983_ALLE_govrace (11/03/2010 Tampa) Alex Sink tells the crowd that her race with Rick Scott is to close to call so they will wait for each vote to be counted before making a decision on the election at the grand ballroom of Tampa Marriott Waterside.[WILLIE J. ALLEN JR.]
  • WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | Times TP_329983_ALLE_govrace (11/03/2010 Tampa) Alex Sink tells the crowd that her race with Rick Scott is to close to call so they will wait for each vote to be counted before making a decision on the election at the grand ballroom of Tampa Marriott Waterside.[WILLIE J. ALLEN JR.]
  • WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | Times TP_329983_ALLE_govrace (11/02/2010 Tampa) Alex Sink flanked by Rod Smith tells the crowd that she will wait for each vote to be counted before making a decision on the election at the grand ballroom of Tampa Marriott Waterside.[WILLIE J. ALLEN JR.]
  • WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | Times TP_329983_ALLE_govrace (11/03/2010 Tampa) Alex Sink flanked by Rod Smith tells the crowd that her race with Rick Scott is to close to call so they will wait for each vote to be counted before making a decision on the election at the grand ballroom of Tampa Marriott Waterside.[WILLIE J. ALLEN JR.]
  • WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | Times TP_329983_ALLE_govrace (11/03/2010 Tampa) Alex Sink flanked by Rod Smith tells the crowd that she will wait for each vote to be counted before making a decision on the election at the grand ballroom of Tampa Marriott Waterside.[WILLIE J. ALLEN JR.]
  • WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | Times TP_329983_ALLE_govrace (11/03/2010 Tampa) Alex Sink flanked by Rod Smith tells the crowd that she will wait for each vote to be counted before making a decision on the election at the grand ballroom of Tampa Marriott Waterside.[WILLIE J. ALLEN JR.]


Full gallery »Pam Bondi wins Florida Attorney General race

  • Pam Bondi [CHRIS ZUPPA, Times]
  • CHRIS ZUPPA | Times SP_330092_ZUPP_Bondi_1 (Tampa, 11/2/2010) Pam Bondi hugs her nephew Jake Schaffer, 12, of Tampa. Coverage of the attorney general race at the T. Pepin's Hospitality Centre. [CHRIS ZUPPA, Times]
  • CHRIS ZUPPA | Times SP_330092_ZUPP_Bondi_3 (Tampa, 11/2/2010) Pam Bondi wins the election. Coverage of the attorney general race at the T. Pepin's Hospitality Centre. [CHRIS ZUPPA, Times]
  • CHRIS ZUPPA | Times SP_330092_ZUPP_Bondi_2 (Tampa, 11/2/2010) Pam Bondi wins the election. Coverage of the attorney general race at the T. Pepin's Hospitality Centre. [CHRIS ZUPPA, Times]


Full gallery »It's hurry up and wait for Rick Scott supporters

  • A young Rick Scott supporter watches elections results at a Scott victory rally for the Florida Governor's race Tuesday November 2, 2010 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Rick Scott supporters are forced to wait for elections results past midnight in the Florida Governor's race which has been too close to call. Scott has yet to make an appearance in front of his supporters. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • A Rick Scott campaign worker hands out signs in anticipation of Tuesday's gobernatorial race results just before midnight. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott, center, watches election results with family, friends, and running mate Florida Rep. Jennifer Carroll, R-Jacksonville, far left, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, Pool)
  • A Rick Scott campaign worker hands out signs in anticipation of Tuesday's gobernatorial race results just before midnight. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • A group of Rick Scott supporters waits on a stage at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Tuesday, November 2, 2010 waiting for results in a tight gubernatorial race. Greg Kahn/Staff


Full gallery »Marco Rubio wins U.S. Senate seat

  • Sen.-elect Marco Rubio, R-Fla. thanks supporters in Coral Gables, Fla. after winning his senate bid Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
  • Supporters of Republican Senatorial candidate Marco Rubio, cheer as results are posted in Coral Gables, Fla., Tuesday Nov. 2, 2010. Rubio won the Florida Senate seat. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Florida Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio, and his wife Jeanette smile as national TV stations call the race in his favor, while watching results in Coral Gables, Fla. Tuesday Nov. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
  • Ahmed Kabani of Miami, a supporter of Republican Senatorial candidate Marco Rubio, waits at the Rubio victory party in Coral Gables, Fla., Tuesday Nov. 2, 2010. Rubio won the Senate seat. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Marisa DaSilva, from left, Gladys Llanes and Lourdes Sanchez smile as early results are projected on a screen at the Marco Rubio party in Coral Gables, Fla., Tuesday Nov. 2, 2010. Rubio won the Florida Senate seat. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Sen.-elect Marco Rubio, R-Fla., thanks supporters in Coral Gables, Fla., with his daughter Amanda, 7, and son Anthony, 4, after winning his senate bid, Tuesday Nov. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Alan Diiaz)


Full gallery »Crist succumbs to Rubio in U.S. Senate race

  • SP_330139_FOUN_SENRACE_ EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN | Times (11/02/2010 St. Petersburg) Florida Governor Charlie Crist hugs supporters after he conceded the race for Florida's open United States Senate seat to Republican candidate Marco Rubio. Governor Crist was beaten by Rubio by a wide margin, but publicly remained positive that he could pull off a victory until the end. [EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN, Times]
  • SP_330139_FOUN_SENRACE_ EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN | Times (11/02/2010 St. Petersburg) Florida Governor Charlie Crist concedes the race for Florida's open United States Senate seat to Republican candidate Marco Rubio. Governor Crist was beaten by Rubio by a wide margin, but publicly remained positive that he could pull off a victory until the end. [EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN, Times]
  • SP_330139_FOUN_SENRACE_ EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN | Times (11/02/2010 St. Petersburg) Florida Governor Charlie Crist concedes the race for Florida's open United States Senate seat to Republican candidate Marco Rubio. Governor Crist was beaten by Rubio by a wide margin, but publicly remained positive that he could pull off a victory until the end. [EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN, Times]
  • SP_330139_FOUN_SENRACE_ EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN | Times (11/02/2010 St. Petersburg) Florida Governor Charlie Crist concedes the race for Florida's open United States Senate seat to Republican candidate Marco Rubio. Governor Crist was beaten by Rubio by a wide margin, but publicly remained positive that he could pull off a victory until the end. [EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN, Times]
  • SP_330251_FOUN_CRIST_2 EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN | Times (11/01/2010 St. Petersburg) Florida Governor and independent United States Senate candidate Charlie Crist hug a supporter after voting at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg on Tuesday morning. Today voters will decide if he will become Florida's next senator. [EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN, Times]
  • SP_330251_FOUN_CRIST_8 EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN | Times (11/02/2010 St. Petersburg) L-R: Florida First Lady Carole Rome, Florida Governor and independent United States Senate candidate Charlie Crist and campaign staffer Michelle Todd, 29, campaigned at the corner of 4th Street North and 22nd Avenue North after voting at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg on Tuesday morning. Today voters will decide if he will become Florida's next senator. [EDMUND D. FOUNTAIN, Times]


Full gallery »Alex Sink waits for results in Governor's race

  • WILLIE J. ALLEN JR. | Times TP_329983_ALLE_govrace (11/02/2010 Tampa) Alex Sink gives a few last minute interviews to television stations inside the grand ballroom of Tampa Marriott Waterside Tuesday evening. Sink and her Republican competitor Rick Scott are in a virtual dead heat for the Governors office in Florida. [WILLIE J. ALLEN JR.]
  • SKIP O'ROURKE | TIMES TP_330249_OROU_Sink 3 of 3 (11/02/2010) (Tampa, FL) Alex Sink kisses husband Bill McBride as they walk out with their son Bert McBride after voting. The family voted at Fellowship Baptist Church13515 North U.S. Highway 301 inThonotosassa [SKIP O'ROURKE, Times]
  • SKIP O'ROURKE | TIMES TP_330249_OROU_Sink 2 of 3 (11/01/2010) (Thonotosassa, FL)The news media surround candidate for governor Alex Sink as her husband Bill McBride listens in. Sink and McBride voted at Fellowship Baptist Church 13515 North U.S. Highway 301 in Thonotosassa. [SKIP O'ROURKE, Times]
  • SKIP O'ROURKE | Times TP_ 330249_OROU_SINK_1 of 0 (11/02/2010 Thonotosassa) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink addresses the media after voting Tuesday morning at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Thonotosassa with her husband Bill McBride, second from right, and her son Bert, at right. [SKIP O'ROURKE, Times]
  • SKIP O'ROURKE | TIMES TP_330249_OROU_Sink 1 of 3 (11/02/2010) (Thonotosassa, FL) 'Welcome to Thonotosassa' exclaimed Alex Sink after she voted at the Bill McBride Fellowship Baptist Church 13515 North U.S. Highway 301in Thonotosassa along with her husband Bill McBride [SKIP O'ROURKE, Times]
  • SKIP O'ROURKE | Times TP_ 330249_OROU_SINK_1 of 0 (11/02/2010 Thonotosassa) <Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink addresses the media after voting Tuesday morning at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Thonotosassa with her husband Bill McBride, at left. [SKIP O'ROURKE, Times]


Full gallery »Pat Carroll wins District 1 seat for Collier School Board

  • Diane Rustay, from left, and Hans and Carol Muller celebrate as Collier County School Board incumbent Pat Carroll, right, announces that 61 per cent of the absentee and early voting results or the District 1 seat are in her favor. A Fox 4 News correspondent brought the results to Carroll during her election party Tuesday night at Siam Thai in Naples. Carroll beat former Naples High School Principal Rosanne Winter for the District 1 seat. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Collier County School Board incumbent Pat Carroll, center, hugs her husband, Ray, as they talk with longtime friend and supporter Carol Muller during an election party Tuesday night at Siam Thai in Naples. Carroll beat former Naples High School Principal Rosanne Winter for the District 1 seat. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Collier County School Board incumbent Pat Carroll, left, reads a text message sent to her during an election party Tuesday night at Siam Thai in Naples. Carroll beat former Naples High School Principal Rosanne Winter for the District 1 seat. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Collier County School Board incumbent Pat Carroll talks with supporters during an election party Tuesday night at Siam Thai in Naples. Carroll beat former Naples High School Principal Rosanne Winter for the District 1 seat. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Diane Rustay, from left, and Hans and Carol Muller celebrate as Collier County School Board incumbent Pat Carroll, right, announces that 61 per cent of the absentee and early voting results or the District 1 seat are in her favor. A Fox 4 News correspondent brought the results to Carroll during her election party Tuesday night at Siam Thai in Naples. Carroll beat former Naples High School Principal Rosanne Winter for the District 1 seat. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Diane Rustay, center left, and Carol Muller celebrate as Collier County School Board incumbent Pat Carroll, right, announces that 61 per cent of the absentee and early voting results or the District 1 seat are in her favor. A Fox 4 News correspondent brought the results to Carroll during her election party Tuesday night at Siam Thai in Naples. Carroll beat former Naples High School Principal Rosanne Winter for the District 1 seat. Lexey Swall/Staff


Full gallery »Barbara Berry wins Collier School Board seat

  • Collier County District 3 School Board candidate Barbara Berry celebrated a win on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Berry won with 59.22 percent of the vote.
  • Collier County District 3 School Board candidate Barbara Berry receives a hug from Lavigne Kirkpatrick, Republican State Committeewoman of Collier County, after winning her district on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Berry won with 59.22 percent of the vote.
  • Collier County District 3 School Board candidate Barbara Berry listens to a supporter congratulate Berry on her win on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Berry won with 59.22 percent of the vote.
  • Collier County District 3 School Board candidate Barbara Berry spoke to members of Collier County Republican Party after winning her district on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Berry won with 59.22 percent of the vote.
  • Collier County District 3 School Board candidate Barbara Berry celebrated a win on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Berry won with 59.22 percent of the vote.
  • Collier County District 3 School Board candidate Barbara Berry speaks with Fox 4 News after winning her race on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Collier Athletic Club in Naples. Berry won with 59.22 percent of the vote.


Full gallery »Roy Terry wins Collier School Board seat

  • Roy Terry, right, is congratulated by Nancy Markham at Freddie Rebels in Naples, after defeating Joe Whitehead for Collier School Board District 5 seat Tuesday night. Erik Kellar/Special to the Naples Daily News
  • Loretta Huenefeld celebrates as she puts on the finishoing touches of her Roy Terry victory cake at Freddie Rebels in Naples Tuesday Roy Terry defeated Joe Whitehead for Collier School Board District 5 seat Tuesday night. Erik Kellar/Special to the Naples Daily News
  • Roy Terry celebrates at Freddie Rebels in Naples, after defeating Joe Whitehead for Collier School Board District 5 seat Tuesday night. Erik Kellar/Special to the Naples Daily News
  • Roy Terry, right, thanks his wife, Helen, at Freddie Rebels in Naples, after defeating Joe Whitehead for Collier School Board District 5 seat Tuesday night. Erik Kellar/Special to the Naples Daily News
  • Roy Terry, is congratulated by Jackie Leven, right, at Freddie Rebels in Naples, after defeating Joe Whitehead for Collier School Board District 5 seat Tuesday night. Erik Kellar/Special to the Naples Daily News
  • Roy Terry celebrates with his campaign manager, Bob Murray, at Freddie Rebels in Naples, after defeating Joe Whitehead for Collier School Board District 5 seat Tuesday night. Erik Kellar/Special to the Naples Daily News


Full gallery »Rosanne Winter defeated by Pat Carroll in school board race

  • Rosanne Winter supporters hang a campaign banner in the Old Naples Pub as they gather to for the results of the Collier School Board District 1 election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. Incumbent Pat Carroll defeated Winter to keep her seat on the board. David Albers/Staff
  • Collier County School Board District 1 candidate Rosanne Winter is greeted by supporters as she arrives at the Old Naples Pub where her campaign gathered to watch the results of the election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. Incumbent Pat Carroll defeated Winter to keep her seat on the board. David Albers/Staff
  • Collier County School Board District 1 candidate Rosanne Winter is greeted by supporters as she arrives at the Old Naples Pub where her campaign gathered to watch the results of the election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. Incumbent Pat Carroll defeated Winter to keep her seat on the board. David Albers/Staff
  • As early voting results showed a significant lead for her opponent Pat Carroll, Collier County School Board District 1 candidate Rosanne Winter, second from right, thanks her supporters at the Old Naples Pub where her campaign gathered to watch the results of the election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. Incumbent Pat Carroll defeated Winter to keep her seat on the board. David Albers/Staff
  • As early voting results showed a significant lead for her opponent Pat Carroll, Collier County School Board District 1 candidate Rosanne Winter, second from right, thanks her supporters at the Old Naples Pub where her campaign gathered to watch the results of the election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. Incumbent Pat Carroll defeated Winter to keep her seat on the board. David Albers/Staff
  • As early voting results showed a significant lead for her opponent Pat Carroll, Collier County School Board District 1 candidate Rosanne Winter, at right, thanks her supporters at the Old Naples Pub where her campaign gathered to watch the results of the election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 in Naples. Incumbent Pat Carroll defeated Winter to keep her seat on the board. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Kathy Ryan loses to Barbara Berry in Collier School Board Race

  • Watching a local news station at the Supervisor of Elections building in Naples, Collier County School Board District 3 Candidate Dr. Kathy Ryan awaits eagerly early voting results. Photographed on November 2, 2010. Kelli Stanko
  • Dr. Kathy Ryan, Collier School Board Candidate District 3 Shakes the hand of a Committee member while waiting for the early voting results at the Supervisor of Elections building in Naples. Photographed on November 2, 2010. Kelli Stanko
  • Watching a local news station at the Supervisor of Elections building in Naples, Collier County School Board District 3 Candidate Dr. Kathy Ryan awaits eagerly early voting results. Photographed on November 2, 2010. Kelli Stanko
  • Watching a local news station at the Supervisor of Elections building in Naples, Collier County School Board District 3 Candidate Dr. Kathy Ryan awaits eagerly early voting results. Photographed on November 2, 2010. Kelli Stanko
  • Dr. Kathy Ryan, Collier School Board Candidate District 3 passes time talking with Committee members while waiting for the early voting results at the Supervisor of Elections building in Naples. Photographed on November 2, 2010. Kelli Stanko
  • Dr. Kathy Ryan, Collier School Board Candidate District 3 passes time talking with Committee members while waiting for the early voting results at the Supervisor of Elections building in Naples. Photographed on November 2, 2010. Kelli Stanko


Full gallery »Incumbent Brian Bigelow keeps Lee commissioner's seat

  • Lee County Commision candidate Brian Bigelow and his father Charlie Bigelow view the election results over the internet at Darryl and Janeen Paulauskis' house on Tuesday night. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Lee County Commision candidate Brian Bigelow and his father Charlie Bigelow view the election results over the internet at Darryl and Janeen Paulauskis' house on Tuesday night. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Lee County Commision candidate Brian Bigelow and his father Charlie Bigelow view the election results over the internet at Darryl and Janeen Paulauskis' house on Tuesday night. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Lee County Commision candidate Brian Bigelow and his father Charlie Bigelow view the election results over the internet at Darryl and Janeen Paulauskis' house on Tuesday night. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Lee County Commision candidate Brian Bigelow and his father Charlie Bigelow view the election results over the internet at Darryl and Janeen Paulauskis' house on Tuesday night. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Lee County Commision candidate Brian Bigelow and his father Charlie Bigelow play with Daisy, a 10-month-old cocker spaniel mix of Darryl and Janeen Paulauskis as they view the election results over the internet at Paulauskis' house on Tuesday night. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News


Full gallery »Rick Scott Election Night rally in Fort Lauderdale

  • Media crews prepare for coverage of Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 2, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Supporter Dennis MacLean cheers early results from Fox News showing Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott in the lead during Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 2, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Debbie MacLean of San Antonio, Fla. waits for early election numbers to appear on screen during Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 2, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Supporters of Gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott gather in the outdoor area during Scott's election night rally at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Nov. 2, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott, right, looks out over the crowd from a VIP suite balcony at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Tuesday, November 2, 2010, prior to the voting poles closing. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott, right, looks out over the crowd from a VIP suite balcony at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Tuesday, November 2, 2010, prior to the voting poles closing. Greg Kahn/Staff


Full gallery »Rick Scott Welcome Home Rally

  • Scenes from the Welcome Home Rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate and Naples resident Rick Scott on Monday November 1, 2010 at Cambier Park in Naples. About 500 people attended the rally that marked the end of the Turn Florida Around bus tour. Polls are open Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott is greeted by supporters during the Welcome Home Rally on Monday evening at Cambier Park in Naples. About 500 people attended the rally that marked the end of the Turn Florida Around bus tour. Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the Welcome Home Rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate and Naples resident Rick Scott on Monday November 1, 2010 at Cambier Park in Naples. About 500 people attended the rally that marked the end of the Turn Florida Around bus tour. Polls are open Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the Welcome Home Rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate and Naples resident Rick Scott on Monday November 1, 2010 at Cambier Park in Naples. About 500 people attended the rally that marked the end of the Turn Florida Around bus tour. Polls are open Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the Welcome Home Rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate and Naples resident Rick Scott on Monday November 1, 2010 at Cambier Park in Naples. About 500 people attended the rally that marked the end of the Turn Florida Around bus tour. Polls are open Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the Welcome Home Rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate and Naples resident Rick Scott on Monday November 1, 2010 at Cambier Park in Naples. About 500 people attended the rally that marked the end of the Turn Florida Around bus tour. Polls are open Tuesday, November 2, 2010 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Lexey Swall/Staff


Full gallery »Charlie Crist makes campaign stop at Page Field Airport

  • Independent US Senate candidate Charlie Crist is greeted by supporters during a brief campaign stop at Page Field Airport on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Supporters greet Independent US Senate candidate Charlie Crist during a brief campaign stop at Page Field Airport on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Independent US Senate candidate Charlie Crist is greeted by supporters during a brief campaign stop at Page Field Airport on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Independent US Senate candidate Charlie Crist visits with Fort Myers residents Linda and Bunky Bruce during a campaign stop at Page Field Airport on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Independent U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Crist speaks during a campaign stop at Page Field Airport on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Estero resident Patty Whitehead listens to Independent U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Crist speak during a campaign stop at Page Field Airport on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Alex Sink stops at Bennett's Fresh Roast in Fort Myers

  • Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink talks to the media with Bob Grissinger, owner of Bennett's Fresh Roast, during a campaign stop at the coffee shop on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink stops to visit with supporters Norma Peacock, Gladys Peacock, 17-year-old Anna James and Rachel Peacock, left to right, during a campaign stop at Bennett's Fresh Roast coffee shop on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. The four women are relatives of Democratic candidate for State Representative District 73. David Albers/Staff
  • Fort Myers resident Charles Owens waits to meet Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink during a campaign stop at Bennett's Fresh Roast coffee shop on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink shakes hands with supporters as she leaves a campaign stop at Bennett's Fresh Roast on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink serves a donut to supporters during a campaign stop at Bennett's Fresh Roast coffee shop on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff
  • Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink samples a donut with coffee shop owner Bob Grissinger, right, during a campaign stop at Bennett's Fresh Roast on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in Fort Myers. David Albers/Staff



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