2010 Florida gubernatorial election

The 2010 Florida gubernatorial election was held to choose the state's governor. Incumbent Republican Charlie Crist initially ran for re-election but later withdrew and decided to run as an independent. Conservative Republican Rick Scott ran as the Republican candidate, and Democrat Alex Sink was the Democratic nominee. The campaign was competitive, focused on economic recovery and job creation. Scott ultimately won the election with 48.9% of the vote, defeating Sink, who received 46.9%. This election shifted Florida's leadership from a Democrat to a Republican governor, reflecting broader political trends in the state and the nation at that time.