Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats Demings

Sen. Marco Rubio celebrates with his family as he talks to supporters during an Election Night party Tuesday in Miami. (WILFREDO LEE/Associated Press
Sen. Marco Rubio celebrates with his family as he talks to supporters during an Election Night party Tuesday in Miami. (WILFREDO LEE/Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE — Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating U.S. Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided Senate.

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