VERO BEACH — Voters across Indian River County settled contests for Congress, the Florida House, the County Commission and several city councils Tuesday, according to unofficial results.
In the race for U.S. House District 9, Democrat Darren Soto defeated Republican Dan Green. In Florida House District 34, Republican Robert Brackett defeated Democrat Jordyn Balderas.
On the Indian River County Commission, Republican Jennifer Pippin defeated Democrat Robert Hardingham in District 2. In District 4, Republican Deryl Loar defeated Democrat Marc Jaffe.
Vero Beach voters filled three seats on the City Council. Linda Moore, Aaron Vos and Tracey Zudans won the seats, defeating Davis Benedict, Brian Heady, Jay Kramer, Robert MacCallum and John O’Connor.
In Sebastian, Sherrie Matthews and Deborah Shellenberger won the two open City Council seats, defeating Todd Clifton, Robert Gable, Damien Gilliams and Richard H. Gillmor.
Sebastian voters also decided three charter amendments. They approved a requirement that a council candidate live in the city for two years. They declined a measure to increase salaries for council members. They approved a requirement that the council meet publicly before asking the governor to suspend or remove a council member.
In the Sebastian Inlet District Commission District 5 race, Lisa Leger Frazier defeated Calvin Holton.
Fellsmere voters filled three City Council seats. Javi Murillo, Shayla Macias and Jose M. Zamarripa defeated Fernando R. Herrera.
In the Indian River County Mosquito Control District Seat 2 race, Anna Kirkland defeated Craig MacCoy.
Results remain unofficial until election officials certify them.
