https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/florida-democrats-flip-the-jacksonville-mayor-s-office-in-a-major-upset/ar-AA1bhKiV?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=9f124466fb74450a9df39ad8004bfbe7&ei=25
Democrat Donna Deegan won the Jacksonville mayoral race Tuesday night, a shocking upset that hands Florida Democrats a major shot of energy less than six months after they were trounced in the 2022 midterms and considered left for dead by the national party.
Deegan came into Election Day as the decided underdog against Republican Daniel Davis, who is the head of the city’s chamber of commerce and had a significant fundraising advantage. He was endorsed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, but that support was lukewarm. The governor did not do events with Davis or put his political muscle behind his candidacy.
With all of the city’s 186 precincts reporting, Deegan had a 52-48 advantage over Davis, who was vying to replace current Republican Mayor Lenny Curry and was term-limited.
“Everyone said it could not be done in Jacksonville, Florida,” Deegan said, according to video of her victory speech. “We did it because we brought the people inside.”
The city of Jacksonville's official Twitter account sent a tweet congratulating Deegan Tuesday night, writing, "We look forward to your leadership and vision as you help guide our City into the future."
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