Senate District 15

In the race for Senate District 15, Bracy Davis, who frequently partnered on legislation with Thompson and had her endorsement to run for her seat, won with 43 percent of the 12,880 ballots cast. That reflected a 1,887 vote lead over the second place finisher, Coretta Anthony-Smith, who earned 28.31 percent of the vote.

Former Congressman Alan Grayson, garnered 16.72 percent of the vote. Bracy Davis’ brother, former State Sen. Randolph Bracy III, suffered his third straight election loss, coming in fourth with just 12 percent of the vote.

Anthony-Smith sank a lot of funds into campaigning. She loaned her campaign $175,000 and raised tens of thousands more while Bracy Davis was hamstrung by election rules against fundraising while the Legislature was in session. This year the Legislature went into overtime, finishing on June 16 instead of May 2 as scheduled. It was thought that Anthony-Smith might pull off an upset, but ultimately, against name recognition and Bracy Davis' record in office, a huge war chest didn’t seem to make a difference.

"I am humbled and honored to have earned the trust and support of the people of Senate District 15. Tonight, we won decisively not just with votes, but with a vision," Bracy Davis said in a statement on her Facebook page.

"I recognize that I am standing on the shoulders of the greats who came before me — especially my mentor, the late Sen. Geraldine F. Thompson. I promise to carry forward her legacy with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to justice."

Bracy Davis dedicated her win to her father, the late Rev. Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr., former president of Orange County's NAACP, founder of the New Covenant Baptist Church in Orlando and dean of the religion department at Bethune-Cookman University.

"He taught me what it means to lead with conviction, to speak truth even when it’s hard, and to serve with my whole heart," her statement said. "... tonight’s victory is as much his as it is mine."

Senate District 15 includes Ocoee, Winter Garden, Oakland, Pine Hills, Dr. Phillips, Apopka, Eatonville, and parts of Orlando.

House District 40

Young, Bracy Davis’ chief of staff, cleared the first hurdle on the way to becoming an elected official, earning 55.43 percent of the 5,039 ballots cast in the special election primary. He had a 547 vote lead over his opponent Travaris McCurdy who served in the Legislature from 2020 to 2022.

“Tonight, the people of House District 40 have spoken, and I am honored, humbled, and ready to serve,” Young wrote in a statement on social media. “This victory is what constant commitment to leadership and to the people looks like. It is the product of years of showing up, doing the work, and staying rooted in community. From day one, this campaign was about lifting voices, fighting for justice, and standing in the gap for those too often left behind.

“… As we look ahead to September, I am proud to continue this journey with my fellow Democratic nominee in this election, Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis. Together, we are ready to bring new energy and a united front to Tallahassee, because the fight for affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and justice for all isn’t over. This win is not the end. It’s the beginning. Let’s get to work.”

In a statement on his social media, McCurdy said, “While tonight’s results weren’t what we hoped for, I remain proud of the campaign we built, the conversations we had, and the vision we put forward for District 40. This race was never about me; it was about us. About the families who want safer neighborhoods, better schools, and leaders who truly listen. I entered this race to continue serving the community that raised me, and that commitment doesn’t end with an election. … The work continues. Let’s keep pushing forward, together. Congratulations Rashon Young.”

House District 40 includes Windermere, Ocoee, Pine Hills, College Park, Maitland, Apopka and Winter Park.