Politics & Government

Polk County Voters Elect 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat To Congress

Polk County voters also decided to reinstate the tax to purchase environmentally sensitive lands.

POLK COUNTY, FL — In addition to members of Congress and statewide offices, Polk County voters cast ballots for four U.S. House members, two state senators and a referendum in which they agreed to reinstate Polk County's program to acquire conservation lands.


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