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