Locklin Holds Off Concession as Diaz-Balart Is Declared WinnerLocklin Waits for Every Vote as Florida House Race Remains CloseDiaz-Balart Wins Reelection as Locklin Declines to Concede
On November 9, Democrat Nicole Locklin said she would not concede Florida’s 26th Congressional District race until all votes are counted. Republican Mario Diaz-Balart leads by about 1,700 votes, and an automatic machine recount is required if the margin falls below 0.50%.On November 9, Democrat Nicole Locklin declined to concede Florida’s 26th District race while votes were still being counted. Republican Mario Diaz-Balart leads by about 1,700 votes, with an automatic recount required if the margin drops below 0.50%.Republican Mario Diaz-Balart won reelection in Florida’s 26th Congressional District, while Democrat Nicole Locklin said on November 9 she would not concede until all votes were counted. His lead is about 1,700 votes.