The general election for mayor of Fort Lauderdale was held on May 13, 2018. It saw the election of Dean Trantalis, the city's first openly gay mayor.[2]
Fort Lauderdale mayoral election, 2018|
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Nominee
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Dean Trantalis
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Bruce G. Roberts
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Popular vote
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12,908
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7,084
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Percentage
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64.57%
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35.43%
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During the May 13 municipal elections, voter turnout in Broward County, where Fort Lauderdale is located, was 12.42%.[1]
Election results[1]
Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Dean Trantalis
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12,908
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64.57%
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Bruce G. Roberts
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7,084
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35.43%
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Total votes
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19,992
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100%
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