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PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Arizona Senate
| Republicans | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| McCain | 281,414 | 56% |
| Hayworth | 160,909 | 32% |
| Others | 58,726 | 12% |
| 99% reporting | ||
Arizona House 3
| Republicans | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Others | 37,968 | 60% |
| Quayle | 14,266 | 23% |
| Parker | 10,584 | 17% |
| 100% reporting | ||
Florida Governor
| Republican | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Scott | 595,474 | 46% |
| McCollum | 557,427 | 43% |
| Others | 130,056 | 10% |
| 100% reporting | ||
Florida Senate
| Democrat | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Meek | 522,942 | 57% |
| Greene | 283,370 | 31% |
| Others | 104,081 | 11% |
| 100% reporting | ||
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