Democrat Donna Deegan defeats DeSantis-endorsed candidate to become Jacksonville's first female mayor.
TL;DR
Donna Deegan, a Democrat, has won the Jacksonville mayoral race, defeating a Republican backed by business leaders and endorsed by Ron DeSantis, the state governor and prospective presidential candidate. Deegan's victory marks a major electoral upset and the first time a woman has been elected as mayor of Jacksonville. She plans to focus on upgrading infrastructure, building an economy for everyone, and improving access to healthcare. Deegan won by running a positive campaign and building a coalition of Democrats, No Party Affiliation Voters, and even some Republicans.
- Florida: blow to DeSantis as Democrat wins Jacksonville mayor’s race The Guardian US
- Florida Democrats flip the Jacksonville mayor’s office in a major upset Yahoo News
- CNN projects Democrat Donna Deegan will become Jacksonville's first female mayor CNN
- Nate Monroe: How Donna Deegan beat back the GOP political machine The Florida Times-Union
- Dems beat DeSantis-endorsed candidate in Florida's biggest city POLITICO
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