Castor cruises to reelection win in Tampa mayoral contest

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor handily won a second term in Tuesday’s municipal election, in which six city council seats and four charter amendments were also on the ballot.

A popular incumbent, Castor, 64, faced virtually no competition, receiving 80% of the vote. Her name was the only one that appeared on the ballot in the mayoral race, though a write-in candidate, Belinda Noah, received 20% of the vote.

The lack of a compelling mayoral race, however, appears to have dampened voters’ enthusiasm, as only 13.64% of registered voters showed up at the polls or voted by mail.