Donna Deegan becomes first female Democratic mayor of Jacksonville in major upset
TL;DR
Donna Deegan, a Democrat and former television news anchor, has been elected as the mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, defeating Republican Daniel Davis, who was endorsed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Deegan's victory is a rare win for Florida Democrats, who have suffered losses in recent elections. Jacksonville has emerged as a swingy corner of the state, with a majority of voters in Duval County voting for both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years. Deegan campaigned as a change candidate, emphasizing her community relationships and her work with the Donna Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps people diagnosed with breast cancer.
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