Video: Gualtieri Wins GOP Nomination for Pinellas Sheriff
Bob Gualtieri fends off Everett RIce in the primary election to win a spot on the Republican ticket in November.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri fended off challenger and former sheriff Everett Rice in Tuesday's primary, picking up about 57 percent of the vote to Rice's 42 percent.
He will face Democratic challenger Scott Swope and independent candidate Greg Pound in the November general election.
Gualtieri celebrated his victory Tuesday evening at Bascom's Chop House in Clearwater. Watch the accompanying video to see Gualtieri's remarks and reaction from his supporters.
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Bonnie
10:19 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Why did the Gulfport residents not vote on the Sheriff ticket?
Jason Bartolone
12:45 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Bonnie - only registered Republicans could vote in the sheriff's race in Tuesday's primary.
Brynn L
11:33 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Sad. His # 1 comment when asked what he wanted if he was elected was pay increases for his staff! Yet we in certain areas of Dunedin get no protection was thieves, armed home invaders, and drug dealers! What are you people thinking?!
bert hastings
1:25 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
where do you live? I live next to Highlander Park and theare has never been any crimes commited in the area
Brynn L
1:24 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Good question Bonnie
Brynn L
2:23 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Bert you are lucky then. In the area of the stadium. And just to let you know ALOT of crimes go unannounced....
Brynn L
2:23 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Jason...can you going to take the comments which are many with VALIDITY to the city or the PCSO that are made about the SOUTHSIDE?