ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Republican Richard Del Toro has won the election for St. Lucie County sheriff.
According to the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections website, Del Toro won 56% of the vote, with Steven Giordano (D) earning 43% of the vote.
Giordano has reportedly conceded the race.
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In the primary election, Del Toro overwhelmingly won the race against current Sheriff Keith Pearson, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last December after former Sheriff Ken Mascara's sudden resignation.
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