State Sen. John Thrasher retained his District 8 Senate seat over former TV anchor Deborah Gianoulis. Thrasher, Republican Party of Florida chair, had served in the role since winning a special election last October following the death of State Sen. Jim King in July 2009. District 8 encompasses parts of Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
Gianoulis (D)
Overall 40%
Duval County 40%