Amber Ware elected Fort Myers mayor

Amber Ware was elected mayor of Fort Myers, replacing incumbent Mayor Kevin Anderson, Gulf Coast News and Weather reported.

The result

The report identifies Ware as the winner of the Fort Myers mayoral election. Anderson, the incumbent mayor, lost his bid to remain in office.

The candidates

Ware will take the mayor’s seat after the election. Anderson was the sitting mayor and the opposing candidate in the race.

What the change means

The election changes Fort Myers’ mayoral leadership. Ware will lead the city government in the mayor’s role, while Anderson will leave that office after his term ends and the election result is finalized through the normal election process.

Next steps

The city’s official election records and any required canvass or certification actions will establish the formal record of the result. Fort Myers residents can also watch for information about the transition to the new mayoral administration.