Donald Trump Wins Florida by 10.6 Points with 76% Votes Reported; GOP Senator Rick Scott Also Victorious

Nov 6, 2024, 12:52 AM

With 76 percent of votes reported in Florida, Donald Trump is leading the state by 10.6 percentage points, while GOP Senator Rick Scott is ahead by 10.2 percentage points. This result aligns with earlier polling that indicated Scott was running behind Trump. The quick projection of Trump's victory in Florida comes as markets still view the overall race as a tossup. The state's political leanings have shifted significantly to the right in recent years, making this win for Trump and Scott less surprising. Polls closed approximately 52 minutes before the projections were made.