The Republican candidate defeated Democrat Edwin Pérez in the race.
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Northsiders: Learn More About District 51 Special Election Candidates
Hilary Holley and Edwin Pérez are on the ballot in District 51’s special election on Tuesday, March 24.
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Calling Northsiders: Register by Feb. 23 to Vote in March Special Election for the Florida House
District 51 will hold a special election on March 24 to fill a vacancy left when Josie Tomkow resigned in November.
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After Eight Years as Mayor, Bill Mutz Faces an Unfamiliar Question: What’s Next?
Slowing down is not part of the plan for Lakeland’s outgoing mayor.
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Lakeland Voters Narrowly Approve Raising Term Limits to 20 Years
Turnout exceeds expectations, but still falls short of typical mayoral election years.
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City Commission: Troutman Sails to Victory, Musick Wins Re-Election
Strong fundraising and deep community ties helped Troutman clinch 70.2% of the vote.
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Madam Mayor: McCarley Captures Decisive Win in Four-Way Race
Armed with record fundraising and broad support, McCarley becomes the first woman elected mayor in Lakeland’s history.
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Can Lakeland Beat 15% Voter Turnout This Year?
Mail-in votes — which are typically half of the total — are significantly lower than usual.
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In Lakeland’s SE District, Modest Campaigns Stand Apart from Big-Money Races
Commissioner Mike Musick and challenger Kim-Marie Noble are keeping the race simple — by choice as much as by circumstance.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Two Candidates Outpace Opponents in Fundraising for City Elections
Roberts McCarley sets new record for Lakeland mayoral campaigns; Troutman raises nearly eight times Odisho.