Vote 2024: After Re-election For 2nd Term, U.s. Sen. Rick Scott Says Republican Senate Leadership Is Next

Republican Florida U.S. Sen. Rick Scott celebrated a victory over his Democratic opponent, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, on Tuesday night in Bonita Springs with more than 56 of the votes.

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During his victory speech at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort Spa, Scott's supporters cheered when he said he even won Miami-Dade County, where Mucarsel-Powell is from. He also announced his next goal is to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is retiring.

"Next week, we have another election: Senate Republican leader," Scott said.

Watch Scott's victory speech