Jim Coletta, who was first elected to the Collier County Commission 12 years ago, was soundly defeated Tuesday by Tim Nance in the race for the district 5 seat that includes Ave Maria. With almost all votes counted, Mr. Nance received about 65 percent of the vote. In another race of local interest, with more than 90 percent of the vote counted in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Ave Maria resident Marielena Stuart was last of four candidates with about seven percent. Connie Mack won with almost 60 percent of the vote and will face incumbent Bill Nelson in November.
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