Fort Myers Special Election results

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County Supervisor of Elections website is showing Terolyn P. Watson over the current seat holder, Levon Simms, in the special election for Ward 3 which represents Dunbar.

The special election was called after former councilwoman Christine Matthews resigned last year. Voter turnout was 18.30 percent with most voters early voting or voting by mail.

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