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The 2024 elections include several local Southwest Florida races, among them are races for two districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, which two Republicans handily won.
Reporter Amy Galo is watching the outcome for Districts 3 and 5.
For the District 3 race, Republican David Mulicka won over ghost candidate Jake Cataldo, who was in single digits close to the end of all precincts reporting.
A ghost candidate is typically a write-in candidate with no real intention of running a serious campaign, raising funds, or serving in the position if elected.
They often emerge to close primary elections to specific parties, thus limiting voter participation in the general election.
Mulicka’s platform addresses lowering taxes, bettering infrastructure and traffic and hurricane recovery efforts, among other key focuses.
In the District 5 race, Republican incumbent Mike Greenwell was reelected by a landslide over Democratic nominee, Kizzie Fowler.
“I’m completely honored to have the trust and support of our community for another term on Lee County Commission. I am committed to working hard to ensure a bright and prosperous future for Lee County,” Mike Greenwell said in a statement after his win.
Greenwell’s platform called for environmental protection, improved infrastructure, lower tax rates and economic growth.
Fowler’s platform called for traffic control, ending over-development and its influence on politics, affordable housing, and clean water.