ORLANDO, Fla. — Republican Ashley Moody has defeated Democrat Aramis Ayala in the race for attorney general, according to early election results.

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Moody has received nearly 60% of the votes, early results show.

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Moody did not have an opponent in the primary.

Ayala received national attention for refusing to seek the death penalty in murder cases, according to The Associated Press.

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