Recount In Keys Commission Race Confirms Result: Martinez Wins

WLRN 91.3 FM | By Gwen Filosa

Published November 8, 2020 at 9:14 AM EST

Incumbent Monroe County Commissioner Heather Carruthers, left, was defeated by Republican Eddie Martinez

The recount in the Monroe County Commissioner District 3 race, just like Tuesday night’s results, came out in favor of the Republican challenger Eddie Martinez over Democrat incumbent Heather Carruthers.

The percentages didn’t change.

The recount came out to 50.15% for Martinez and 49.85% for Carruthers, said Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin, who announced the results Saturday night.

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Gwen Filosa

Gwen Filosa covers the Florida Keys for WLRN. She has been reporting from the island chain for over a decade, from Cuban landings and the workforce housing crisis, to the oddities and charms of the Keys.

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