With all precincts reporting, Rebecca Shelton secured 56% of the vote, earning the right to succeed Mayor Ty Penserga, who must leave due to term limits. She won handily against three opponents: Court McQuire, Golene Gordon and David Merker, who took 28%, 12% and 4% of the vote, respectively.

BOYNTON BEACH — Polls have closed in Boynton Beach, the county's third biggest municipality, which is holding an election for mayor Tuesday. The office is currently held by Ty Penserga, who has served three years and is term-limited. Golene Gordon, Court McQuire, David Merker and Rebecca Shelton are running for the vacant position.

Candidate Rebecca Shelton emerged victorious in the race for mayor of Boynton Beach. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Sign up for our NewslettersWith all voting precincts reporting,

The voter turnout for this year’s municipal election was nearly 9.7% of 271,845 registered voters. Several cities in Broward County had elections on Tuesday. In Deerfield Beach, residents picked a new mayor.