Joe Negron Cruises in Republican Primary

Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, routed challenger Brandon Cannon in the Republican primary on Tuesday.

With almost 35,500 votes counted, Negron had 85.4 percent while Cannon took 14.6 percent of the vote.

I really appreciate this communitys vote of confidence in the commitment we share for protecting our environment, supporting our seniors and safeguarding our constitutional rights," Negron said after his big win. I look forward to continuing our grassroots campaign in the general election.

Negron takes on Democrat Bruno Moore and a write-in candidate in November in what is a solid Republican district.