Record Voter Turn Out in Florida

According to the Florida Department of State Division of Elections, over 70% of Florida voters cast votes in this election -- that's 8,045,660 people!

It was a close call for president, with Obama winning just over 50% of the vote.

With respect to the state constitutional amendments on the ballot, results are as follows:

Defeated:
Amendment 1, calling for the removal of a law banning ownership of property by alien residents - 52% voted it down
Amendment 8, asking for approval to seek authorization from voters to increase sales tax to support community colleges - rejected by 56% of voters

Passed:
Amendment 2, the "gay marriage ban" amendment - passed by a 62% vote
Amendment 3, exempting homes from increased property value assessment due to changes made for safety and sustainability - approved by 60% of voters
Amendment 4, creating a new "conservation" land use classification to exempt property owners from taxes - by 68% of voters
Amendment 6, giving waterfront businesses a tax break for maritime use - approved by 70% of voters

Full election coverage at St. Petersburg Times