TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Millions of Americans have shown up to vote for the 2024 General Election, which will determine who takes control of the presidency.

The top names on the presidential race ticket were Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Several major races are also on the line in the state of Florida, including Rick Scott’s senate seat and several congressional seats.

In addition to choosing elected officials, Floridians have six ballot measures to vote on. The two most contested amendments are Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida, and Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights protections in Florida.

As the votes are counted, Your Local Election Headquarters’ J.B. Biunno and WFLA Political Analyst Tara Newsom of St. Petersburg College will discuss election developments with our guests, Democratic analyst Jim Davis and Republican analyst Tom Lee.

Jim Davis

Jim Davis, our Democratic political analyst, was previously a U.S. Congressman for the 11th District of Florida from 1997 to 2007.

He was also the Democratic nominee for the Florida gubernatorial race in 2006 but lost the position to Charlie Crist, who was a Republican at the time.

Davis now works as a partner with Holland & Knight’s Public Policy and Regulation Group, focusing his work on “healthcare, international trade and foreign relations, telecommunications and financial services,” according to the firm.

Tom Lee

Tom Lee, a resident of Thonotosassa, was previously a Florida state senator, having served twice from 1996 to 2006 and from 2012 to 2020.

Lee also served as the Florida Senate President from 2004 to 2006.

After resigning from the senate in 2020, Lee retired from politics.

The former state senator is also married to current U.S. Congresswoman Laurel Lee, R-Florida’s 15th Congressional District, who won her election in 2022. Laurel Lee’s seat is also up for re-election.