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Richard Del Toro wins race for St. Lucie County sheriff

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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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