In the gubernatorial contest, Republican Ron DeSantis' lead over Democrat Andrew Gillum winnowed to about 33,700 votes, or 0.41%. "We believe when every legal ballot is counted we'll win this election," he said in a statement. Mr Nelson said his campaign would continue taking action to ensure every vote is counted without interference or efforts to undermine the democratic process. "It's time Senator Nelson accepts these results and allows the state of Florida to move forward to a better future." "We will not let unethical liberals steal this election!" he wrote on Twitter. Mr Scott urged every sheriff in the state to watch for any violations during the recount process and to take appropriate actions. In Florida's election for the US Senate, Republican Governor Rick Scott had seen his lead narrow over incumbent Democratic US Senator Bill Nelson to about 12,500 votes, or 0.15%, by yesterday evening.
The drama echoed the 2000 presidential vote recount that took place in Florida, with both sides alleging foul play and sending teams of lawyers to the state. Results of the recount are due on Thursday for the two races, which along with those for governor in Georgia and for the US Senate in Arizona, are the most high-profile contests still undecided after Tuesday's vote. Florida will hold a machine recount of votes in its neck-and-neck races for the US Senate and governor, setting up a days-long wait for closure in two of the most closely-watched contests of the midterm elections.
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