Florida Senate Race Heading <br />for a Recount Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Rick Scott are currently separated by fewer than 35,000 votes, with Scott holding a <br />very slim lead. Nelson, a three-term incumbent, called for the recount after Scott's advantage shrunk <br />to 0.4 percent. This is within the <br />one-half percent margin that <br />triggers a recount under state law. They have until noon on November 10 to complete the process. The race between Scott and Nelson was one of the nation's most expensive and closely <br />watched Senate contests.
