Delray Beach mayoral seat flips Republican, area strongly voted for Biden in 2020

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – Delray Beach elected a new Republican mayor on Tuesday, marking a stark shift from the deeply pro-President Joe Biden area in 2020.

Carney won the seat with just over 51% of the vote, according to unofficial results. The second place competitor finished with 38% and the third place competitor finished with only 10%. Both of his opponents were Democrats.

The Republican Party of Florida congratulated Carney on his victory.

“Republican Tom Carney has been elected Mayor of Delray Beach! That’s ANOTHER flip for the @FloridaGOP tonight. Congrats Mayor-elect Carney! #KeepFloridaWinning,” the party said.

According to Carney’s campaign website, his goals include fighting overdevelopment and traffic congestion, supporting public safety, promoting fiscal responsibility and reductions in property taxes.

Additionally, Carney hopes to protect Delray Beach’s residents’ “unique quality of life” and make city hall more “user friendly.”

The mayor-elect’s campaign specifically highlighted “gridlock, soaring prices and bloated government” as the main issues to combat in the community.

Carney has experience working in corporations, partnerships and real estate. He formerly served as a Delray Beach commissioner and active mayor for a brief period of time.

Besides being endorsed by the Florida GOP, Carney was also supported by publications like the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Palm Beach Post.