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Election 2012: Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep title

Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News "How fast is your heart beating?"Carole Scudillo asks Bonita Springs mayoral candidate Dave Grothaus as he laughs with her husband, Lou, after hearing positive early voting results at the Island House Café Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Bonita Springs.

Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News "How fast is your heart beating?"Carole Scudillo asks Bonita Springs mayoral candidate Dave Grothaus as he laughs with her husband, Lou, after hearing positive early voting results at the Island House Café Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Bonita Springs.

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  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. reacts with his wife, Lori, after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. shares a moment with his mother Doris Nelson after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is greeted by supporters while awaiting the election results during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr., left, watches on as supporters react to the announcement by campaign manager Richard Garner, center, indicating the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is congratulated by campaign manager Richard Garner after Garner makes the announcement Nelson had won the mayoral election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Richard Garner, campaign manager for Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. keeps an eye on closing polls during Nelson's election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Election materials decorate the halls of the Trianon Hotel in support of Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Election materials decorate the halls of the Trianon Hotel in support of Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Supporters react after the announcement was made that Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. had won the election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. talks with supporters while awaiting the election results during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. shares a moment with his daughter Megan as his wife Lori watches on after campaign manager Richard Garner made the announcement Nelson had won the mayoral election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. talks with family and supporters after an announcement was made Nelson had won the mayoral election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. reacts with his wife Lori, center, and daughter Megan after campaign manager Richard Garner made the announcement Nelson had won the mayoral election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News "How fast is your heart beating?"Carole Scudillo asks Bonita Springs mayoral candidate Dave Grothaus as he laughs with her husband, Lou, after hearing positive early voting results at the Island House Café Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Bonita Springs.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayoral candidate Dave Grothaus delivers a concession speech to his supporters at the Island House Café Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Bonita Springs.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayoral candidate Dave Grothaus hugs Anita VanDegrift, whom he considers his surrogate mother, after his concession speech at the Island House Café Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is greeted by supporters while awaiting the election results during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. takes a private call away from the crowds of supporters after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. shares a moment with his mother Doris Nelson after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is greeted by supporters while awaiting the election results during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.

Incumbent Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep his title, at least for another four years.

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