Rick Scott defeats Democratic opponent after recount for Senate seat

Miami, Nov. 18 (Ephesus).- The veteran senator Bill Nelson finally conceded victory today to his opponent, the Republican candidate for the Senate for the state of Florida, Rick Scott, whom he telephoned to congratulate him after the results of the manual recount and in which the advantage was maintained in favor of the second.

Nelson acknowledged not having been "victorious in this race" during a video message, made in a farewell tone and addressed to his voters, whom he thanked for their efforts during the tough electoral campaign.

"Let me say that in no way do I feel defeated. And that is because I have had the privilege of serving the people of Florida and our country for most of my life," said Nelson, a senator since 2001 and who in the midterm elections On November 6, he aspired to a fourth term.

"It has been a rewarding journey, as well as a very instructive experience," added the senator, who in his words recalled that "a public office is a public trust."

Shortly before the Democrat's message, the now senator-elect Rick Scott reported that Nelson "kindly" granted him victory through a phone call.

After the manual recount ordered last Thursday by the Secretary of State, Scott maintained his lead over Nelson in the US Senate race for the state of Florida.

The outgoing state governor, who has the support of President Donald Trump, added a total of 4,099,505 (50.05%) votes, while Nelson reached 4,089,472 (49.93%).

The results of the recount reduced Scott's lead from just over 12,500 votes to 10,033, out of a total of more than 8.1 million votes.

As expected, the manual recount and the various legal lawsuits filed by the Democrat's campaign have not been enough to change Scott's favorable position.

The outcome of this race results in the only two senators representing Florida in the House being Republicans, as Marco Rubio already is.

With the last accounting concluded today, the Secretary of State of Florida must certify the official results of the elections next Tuesday.

Added to Nelson's concession is the one the Democrat made on Saturday Andrew Gillum in the race for State Governor, after recognizing the victory of Republican Ron DeSantis, with whom he maintained a negative difference of about 34,000 votes.

This Sunday the deadline for the 67 counties to deliver the results of the manual recount of more than 93,000 ballots that reflected errors after the vote on November 6 has concluded.