Rick Scott wins second term in U.S. Senate, with eye on top GOP leadership post
Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win a second term Tuesday, and he will now look toward running for Senate leadership.
Scott hopes to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who is retiring as the GOP leader. His win in Florida reaffirmed the strength of the Republican Party in the state despite ballot measures on abortion rights and recreational marijuana legalization that Democrats hoped would drive up turnout.
Scott received over 54% of votes, with 75% of precincts reporting, according to NBC News numbers.
Scott needed a recount to win his first Senate election, but that was when Democrats had an advantage in voter regis...
