Dade Votes Walker, Warnock Retains Senate Seat

By LYDIA BERGLAR
News Editor

Unofficial election results for the Dec. 6 Senate run-off show that Dade County overwhelmingly voted for Herschel Walker, but with just over 51% of votes state-wide, Warnock (incumbent Democratic Senator) won the race.

See below for the breakdown of the results which are being certified at the time of printing/distribution.

Beginning in January, Democrats will hold 51 seats in the Senate and Republicans will hold 49.

Out of 11,134 registered voters in Dade County, 5,100 ballots were cast for a 45.81% turnout. 

• Provisional: 3
• Absentee by Mail: 140
• Advanced Voting: 2,000
• Election Day: 2,957
  
• Herschel Junior Walker: 4,195
• Warnock: 901
• Blank Ballot/Write-in: 4