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Giallombardo re-elected in District 79

Republican Michael Giallombardo has won his third term in the Florida State House after cruising to a landslide victory Tuesday in the District 79 race. Giallombardo who, unlike two years ago, actually had a contest this time around, took home the victory by a more than 2-to-1 margin. Giallombardo got 65,767 votes, 69.07 percent, while his Democratic opponent, Denise McCleary, got 29,454 votes, 30.93 percent. In 2022, Giallombardo won his seat without challenge, Giallombardo could not immediately be reached for comment Tuesday night.

Giallombardo re-elected in District 79

Republican Michael Giallombardo has won his third term in the Florida State House after cruising to a landslide victory Tuesday in the District 79 race. Giallombardo, who actually had a contest this time around, took more than two-thirds of the early and mail-in ballots and got pretty much the same on Election Day. All told, with 24 of the 26 precincts reported at press time, Giallombardo got 64,708 votes (68.96 percent), while his Democratic opponent, Denise McCleary, got 29,126 votes (31.47 percent). In 2022, Giallombardo won his seat without appearing on the ...

Incumbents sweep county & state races

In county and state races across Lee County, it was a red sweep as the two-to-one voter registration held by Republicans was evident in nearly all countywide races. County voters overwhelmingly returned Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to office as well as two Lee County commissioners. Lee County District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell defeated Democrat Kizzie Fowler after winning a tight primary when challenged by Republican Amanda Cochran this summer. Greenwell earned more than 66% of the vote with all precincts reporting. Republican David Mulicka, handily won election as ...

Election Day is Tuesday

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle reminds voters that tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day for the 2024 General Election. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Election Day, voters must vote in their assigned precinct. Precinct and polling place information can be found on a voter’s Voter Information Card, on our website, or by calling our office at (239) 533-8383. In accordance with Florida law (s. 101.043 FS), voters must present picture and signature identification when voting in person. Picture identification may not be expired. To save time ...

Cape High’s Lynn wins boys state bowling championship

Thursday BOWLING FHSAA Championships Cape Coral's Daniel Lynn won the FHSAA state individual championship Thursday at Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando. Lynn entered the boys' bracket seeded 12th of 16 bowlers, but swept through the bracket to take the title. Included in those wins was a 2-1 victory over No. 1 seed Lincoln Moyer of Edgewood and a 2-1 semifinal win against Mariner's Trey Lemus. Lynn topped Francis Johnson of Orlando East River 2-0 in the championship matchup. Lemus wound up third overall, losing 2-0 to Johnson in the consolation final. Cape Coral's girls team finished ...

Lee County voter turnout tops 50% mark

After months of candidates operating campaigns, messages being spread across communities and country, and polling precincts preparing, the polarizing 2024 General Election is merely days away. The Early Voting period which started Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 2 has seen a massive turnout of ...