TAMPA, Fla. — Today is Election Day, and we are following a number of races locally, statewide and nationally. 

Spectrum News will have team coverage throughout the day as candidates work down to the wire to win every last vote they can get.

Get the latest election results for the Tampa Bay area.

Florida Senate

In the race, Sen. Rick Scott had raised nearly $30 million from 2019 through October 2024, according to the most recent campaign filing released October 15. Comparatively, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell earned just over $25 million from 2017 through October 2024. 

Scott easily cleared a primary challenge, earning 84.4% of the vote against challenger Keith Gross. Mucarsel-Powell’s primary race was closer, but not enough to make the race a nailbiter. She earned 68.6% over three other Democratic contenders. 

The race centered on several key issues, including the economy, immigration, and abortion, a key issue in the state due to the Constitutional Amendment also on the ballot Tuesday.

Florida Amendment 3 - Legalize Marijuana

What it would do: Legalize recreational marijuana use

Medicinal use of marijuana is already legal in Florida. If this amendment passes, recreational marijuana use would become legal too.

Under the amendment, people 21 and older would be legally allowed to possess three ounces of marijuana at a time.

Existing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers would be authorized to sell the marijuana. The state would control the process of licensing other entities to cultivate, process and sell marijuana.

Supporters believe marijuana does not need to be outlawed like other substances, would allow law enforcement to focus on stopping more deadly drug use and create an additional tax base for Florida.

Opponents argue legalizing marijuana might create a smell in public, hurt quality of life and unfairly benefit certain corporations.

Florida Amendment 4 - Right to Abortion Initiative 

What it would do: Protect abortion rights up to “viability”

Currently, Florida outlaws abortion after six weeks of a pregnancy. If this amendment passes, it would protect access to abortion up to “viability.”

Viability is not defined in the amendment, though most doctors suggest it would be the 23-24 week mark.

This amendment would put Florida’s abortion policy back in line with federal protections that used to exist under the Roe v. Wade ruling.

Supporters believe the Florida legislature went too far with its six-week abortion ban, and that the government should not be involved with these decisions.

Opponents argue the amendment is misleading, too vague and the life of the fetus should be protected.

U.S. House District 13 

In this race, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is fighting for reelection in her district. 

Democratic challenger Whitney Fox won her party primary in August, beating out four challengers with 58.1% of the vote at the time. 

In terms of fundraising, Luna raised over $3 million  by the October 15 filing deadline. In comparison, Fox raised just under $3 million.

Luna first won the seat in 2022, after defeating Democratic challenger Eric Lynn with 53% of the vote. The seat was previously held by former Gov. Charlie Crist.

U.S. House District 15

Rep. Laurel Lee is running for reelection in District 15 Tuesday. Democratic challenger Pat Kemp is fighting to keep her from returning to office.

Lee won her party primary in August, beating out two other challengers with 72.3% of the vote at the time. 

In terms of fundraising, Lee had raised over $2 million by the October 16 filing deadline, and spent $1.3 million of that. In comparison, Kemp raised just under $500,000 and spent $285,000.

The seat is currently held by Lee, who held the seat since 2022. The seat was held by Republican Rep. Scott Franklin before that.

Hillsborough State Attorney

In a bid to win his job back in November, Andrew Warren won his Democratic primary for Hillsborough County State Attorney.

Warren defeated Elizabeth Strauss, garnering 70.3% of the vote.

Warren now faces Republican Suzy Lopez. Lopez was appointed to the role after Gov. Ron DeSantis removed Warren from office in 2022.

Hillsborough County Referendum 1

This referendum would renew the current half-cent Community Investment sales tax from December 1, 2026, through December 31, 2041, which will fund infrastructure for transportation, public safety, public works, public facilities, and schools. Revenue from the tax will be shared between the county, municipal governments, and the school board. 

Hillsborough County Referendum 2

This referendum would authorize the Hillsborough County School District to create an ad valorem tax to fund teacher and staff salaries, as well as academic programs. Funds will also be used for charter schools. If approved, this tax will last until June 30, 2029.

Florida Amendment 1 - Partisan School Board Elections

What it would do: Makes school board races partisan

Currently, a candidate for school board in Florida does not have to say whether they are a Republican, Democrat or Independent, nor does party affiliation appear next to their name on the ballot.

If this amendment passes, that would change.

Starting in 2026, candidates would have to disclose their party affiliation.

Supporters believe it offers more information to voters. Opponents argue politics should stay out of education.

Florida Amendment 2 - Right to Fish and Hunt

What it would do: Enshrine a right to hunt/fish in Florida’s constitution

You already have the right to hunt and fish in Florida. But if this amendment passes, it would preserve that right in the state’s constitution and stand as a blocker to any future challenges to hunting and fishing.

Supporters believe that’s valuable. Opponents argue it’s unnecessary and might hinder attempts to protect animals from barbaric forms of hunting or fishing.