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Political newcomer Karen Love has defeated Gulfport’s longtime Mayor Sam Henderson, according to unofficial results from the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office following Tuesday’s municipal races.
Henderson has served as the small town’s Mayor since 2013. His term will now end, with Love earning more than 55% of the vote to Henderson’s 39%. A third candidate, John Liccione, collected fewer than 6% of votes cast.
While this is Love’s first foray into elected politics, she’s no stranger to Gulfport’s civic process, speaking frequently at City Council meetings.
Marlene Shaw also unseated incumbent Gulfport City Council member Christine Brown.
– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics