Nikki Fried, Democratic candidate for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, speaks during a campaign rally, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Democrat Nikki Fried has pulled ahead in the extremely closely contested race for Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture position.

According to FloridaElectionWatch.Gov, Fried is now 575 votes ahead of Republican candidate Matt Caldwell.

“Since the first returns came in on election night, we have said that seeing through this process to the end, ensuring every vote is counted so the voices of Floridians are heard, and their will is respected—is the top priority,” Fried said in a statement sent to News Channel 8.

Votes continue to be counted in Florida and no further details were immediately available.