Steve Oelrich Holds on for Another Senate Term

Democrats had high hopes of knocking off Sen. Steve Oelrich, R-Gainesville but came up short.

With more than 116,000 votes, Oelrich took 54 percent while former Rep. Perry McGriff, the Democratic candidate, took 46 percent.

I congratulate Senator Oelrich on his re-election to the Florida Senate, said incoming Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island. North Central Florida has re-elected a senator that is focused on creating new jobs, ensuring the best education for our children, reducing the tax burden and lowering government spending.