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.
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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.
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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