Republican Massullo Wins Florida Senate Seat, Represents Hernando County

Dr. Ralph E. Massullo Jr. secured the Florida Senate District 11 seat in the special general election held December 9, 2025, according to official tallies. Massullo received about 49,088 votes, roughly 59 percent of the district total, while challenger Ash Marwah received about 33,803 votes, roughly 41 percent. The district includes Hernando County along with Citrus County, Sumter County, and part of Pasco County. Massullo carried each county in the district, including Hernando County where his margin was closer at approximately 53 percent to 47 percent.

The immediate effect is that Massullo will fill the remainder of the term through November 2026. For Hernando County residents this determines who will advocate for county priorities at the state level for the coming legislative session and any special measures before the next general election. Local officials, municipal leaders, and community organizations now have a single senator representing the four county region until the seat is up again.

The election results also offer insight into local voting patterns. Districtwide the margin favored the Republican candidate by a clear margin, while Hernando County returned a more competitive result. The narrower split locally highlights potential electoral volatility and suggests that county level campaigning and turnout operations influenced the vote. Parties and civic groups will likely study precinct level returns to target outreach ahead of the November 2026 contest.

Special elections can shorten the window for constituent engagement and policy influence. With a partial term now underway, residents seeking to shape legislative priorities will need to act quickly to communicate policy concerns and monitor the senator's committee participation and voting record. The outcome reinforces the importance of turnout in off cycle contests and frames the balance of representation for Hernando County through the end of the current term.