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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 and 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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