Tallahassee, FL - November 10, 2012

Governor Rick Scott released the following statement today on the Secretary of State’s announcement of the results for the 2012 general election. (The deadline for county canvassing boards to report these results was noon today, per Section 102.141(5), F.S.):

“Around 8.5 million Floridians voted in this general election – more votes cast than in any other election in state history. A record of nearly 4.8 million Floridians also voted early and absentee ballots.

We are glad that so many voters made their voices heard in this election, but as we go forward we must see improvements in our election process.

“I have asked Secretary of State Ken Detzner to review this general election and report on ways we can improve the process after all the races are certified.

As part of this evaluation, Secretary Detzner will meet with County Election Supervisors, who are elected or appointed to their position – especially those who ran elections in counties where voters experienced long lines of four hours or more.

We need to make improvements for Florida voters and it is important to look at processes on the state and the county level. We will carefully review suggestions for bettering the voting process in our state.

“Now that the election is over we have an opportunity to come together – regardless of political party – and focus on the issues important to Florida families.

Our families care about getting a great job, a quality education and keeping their cost of living low. Making our state better for Florida families is our ultimate goal.”