Bill Nelson

Nelson, who spent six days in orbit aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 1986, would succeed Trump-era Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

Ultimately, even a hand recount didn't shift the final margin of the race too much. Scott's win means Republicans have picked up two Senate seats even as the GOP lost substantial ground in the House.

Barring court orders, the recount must be completed by Sunday. Republican Rick Scott has a narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in the contested Senate race.

Recounts are underway in the close Florida races for governor and Senate. Georgia counties have to report results by Tuesday evening, which could move the race for governor closer to a final result.

If a candidate is defeated by a 0.5 percent or less margin, state law will trigger an automatic machine recount, which would then be ordered by the Florida secretary of state.

Voters should be worried about "rampant voter fraud in Palm Beach and Broward counties," said Senate candidate and Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Experts say previous claims of widespread fraud are false.

The much-watched Florida Senate race may be headed for a recount as Republican Rick Scott's lead over Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson narrows.

The GOP governor will challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott is a multimillionaire who will spend heavily to win, putting Democrats on defense amid a tough 2018 Senate map.

A potentially historic and consequential week lies ahead in which Republicans stand ready to change the rules of the Senate to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

It's getting awkward in the Senate, where members go out of their way to avoid directly chastising each other. The low-simmering annoyance with Sanders for staying in the contest is palpable.