Over 215,000 registered voters cast ballots in Marion County for Tuesday’s election, which marks the highest overall number of voters and turnout (81.13%) in the county’s history. Although results are still unofficial, Donald J. Trump seems poised to win a second term as President of the United States of America.
On Tuesday evening, Ocala-News.com reported that Trump had won Marion County by a nearly two-to-one margin over his opponent, Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris.
As of Wednesday morning, votes from all 106 precincts in Marion County have been tabulated, along with votes cast by mail and during the early voting period.
According to the Marion County Supervisor of Elections, a total of 215,655 out of 265,806 registered voters participated in this year’s election. Trump garnered approximately 140,097 votes in Marion County, while Harris received 72,378 votes.
In similar fashion, U.S. Senator Rick Scott won reelection over his opponent, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, by a 2-to-1 margin. In Marion County, Scott earned 63.88% of the vote, or approximately 135,106 votes. Meanwhile, Mucarsel-Powell earned 72,720 votes (34.38%).
Locally, Matt McClain won his first full term to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners. His father, Stan McClain, also won reelection as a State Senator representing Florida’s 9th District.
Several other Republican incumbents who represent portions of Marion County were also reelected to office:
- Kat Cammack
- Michael Waltz
- Ryan D. Chamberlin
- Richard Gentry
- J.J. Grow
Marion County voters also approved surtaxes for infrastructure/first responders and school capital projects for 20 years and 10 years, respectively.
Additionally, Floridians voted against amendments to incorporate partisanship into school board elections, legalize recreational use of marijuana, and protect abortion rights.
Historically, Marion County has always been ahead of the national average for voter turnout. Although Ocala-News.com only has access limited election results, that data shows Tuesday’s election produced the largest turnout since at least 2008.
In 2020, approximately 205,540 registered voters participated in the election, representing a 77.68% turnout rate at the time. In 2016, approximately 177,168 voters participated (76.75%), and in 2012, 162,632 voters participated (72.77%). In 2008, approximately 163,297 voters participated (76.05%).
Check back on Ocala-News.com in the coming hours for updates on final results for the general election.
