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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says his state chose facts over fear after his projected re-election. DeSantis said Florida was a safe haven and a beacon of hope during the coronavirus pandemic and said the results speak for themselves. The Governor cheered that freedom is here to stay in the state of Florida. DeSantis said voters have rewritten the political map and thanked his supporters for keeping him in office. He added his campaign was the best one ever ran in the state of Florida.
NBC News projects DeSantis will defeat Democrat Charlie Crist, while projecting Rubio will defeat Democrat Val Demings.
DeSantis was elected as Governor of Florida in 2018, while Rubio was first elected to the Senate in 2010.