Delray Beach mayoral seat flips Republican, area strongly voted for Biden in 2020

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – Delray Beach elected a new Republican mayor on Tuesday, marking a stark shift from the deeply pro-President Joe Biden area in 2020. Carney won the seat with just over 51% of the vote, according to unofficial results. The second place competitor finished with 38% and the third place competitor finished with only 10%. Both of his opponents were Democrats. The Republican Party of Florida congratulated Carney on his victory. “Republican Tom Carney has been elected Mayor of Delray Beach! That’s ANOTHER flip for the @FloridaGOP tonight....