Election in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
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The general election for mayor of Fort Lauderdale was held on May 13, 2018. It saw the election of Dean Trantalis, the city's first openly gay mayor [2] .
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The general election for mayor of Fort Lauderdale was held on May 13, 2018. It saw the election of Dean Trantalis, the city's first openly gay mayor [2] .
During the May 13 municipal elections, voter turnout in Broward County, where Fort Lauderdale is located, was 12.42%. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Dean Trantalis | 12,908 | 64.57% | |
| Nonpartisan | Bruce G. Roberts | 7,084 | 35.43% | |
| Total votes | 19,992 | |||
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