BOYNTON BEACH — After term-limited Ty Penserga spent three years in office, Rebecca Shelton will take his seat as mayor of Boynton Beach. Shelton earned 56% of the vote in Tuesday night's election to easily outdistance her three opposing candidates.

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.

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,