Even in heavily blue Broward, DeSantis’s results gave Republicans reason to cheer and Democrats cause for alarm

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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist waves to supporters after appearing on Nov. 2 at the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus Vote Center in Wilton Manors.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis, with his wife, Casey, and his three children, waves to supporters at a campaign rally in Coral Springs on Oct. 16, 2022. He won re-election last November by 19 percentage points.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the Don't Tread on Florida Stop at Everglades Equipment Group in Boynton Beach on Nov. 7. Broward was one of only five Florida counties, out of 67, won by Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist. DeSantis won the rest, including Palm Beach County, as he racked up an impressive 59.4% of the statewide vote.