The district has been without representation since August, when former State Senator Jay Collins was appointed lieutenant governor.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla — Results for the Senate District 14 seat began to roll in on Tuesday night following a special election.

The district—which includes parts of Hillsborough County—has been without representation since August, when former Senator Jay Collins was appointed lieutenant governor. 

Only two candidates qualified to fill the vacant seat. Tuesday night’s results included vote by mail, early voting and all Election Day precincts. However, provisional ballots, mail ballots pending signature cure, as well as overseas ballots that may be received within 10 days of the election are not yet included, officials say.

Based on those tallies, Democrat Brian Nathan is leading the race by a razor-thin margin, taking 50.25% of the votes.

Nathan is a Navy veteran and union leader, according to his campaign website. He is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Republican Josie Tomkow also qualified for the seat. She lists her occupation as a cattle rancher on the State House of Representatives website. Tomkow has served in the Florida House since 2018 and resigned her Polk County House seat to run for the Senate.

As of the latest numbers, Tomkow has 49.75% of the votes.

According to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, unofficial results will be certified on March 27, while officials results will be certified on April 6.