The 1998 Florida Secretary of State election was held on November 3, 1998, to elect the Secretary of State of Florida. Republican incumbent Sandra Mortham ran for re-election but was defeated in the primary by Florida state senator Katherine Harris. Harris won the general election, defeating Democratic nominee and attorney Karen Gievers by four percentage points. This was the last election held to elect the Secretary of State of Florida as a 1998 voter referendum would change it to an appointed position.
Republican primary Candidates Katherine Harris, Florida state senator (1994–1998) Sandra Mortham, incumbent Secretary of State of Florida (1995–1999) Results
General election Candidates Katherine Harris, Florida state senator (1994–1998) (Republican) Karen Gievers, attorney (Democratic) Results
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