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2018 Election


2018 Mid Term Election: Recount Looms Over Republican Wins In Governor And Senate Races

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Governor Elect Ron DeSantis in Orlando. Photo: DeSantis Campaign / Twitter

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Republicans in Florida’s closely watched races for Governor and Senate claimed victory last night. But those narrow wins for gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Senate Candidate Rick Scott, could be headed for a recount.

Political analysts Frank Torres and Dick Batchelor joined 90.7’s Matthew Peddie for a conversation about what went well for the Republicans, what went wrong for the Democrats, and what’s next.

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Matthew Peddie

About Matthew Peddie

Host of WMFE's Intersection & Assistant News Director

Matthew Peddie grew up in New Zealand and studied journalism at the University of Western Ontario. After graduating with an MA in Journalism he returned to Christchurch, working as a reporter for Radio Live and Radio New Zealand. He’s reported live from the scene of earthquakes, criminal trials and rugby ... Read Full Bio »

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